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Heavy, Wet, and Deadly: Understanding wet snow avalanches

Heavy, Wet, and Deadly: Understanding wet snow avalanches

Update: 2025-06-19
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In this podcast, we unpack the hidden danger of wet snow avalanches—slow-moving but incredibly powerful slides that occur as spring temperatures rise. Learn how melting snow and rain transform stable slopes into deadly terrain, what science tells us about snowpack saturation, and why these avalanches are often underestimated. Whether you’re a backcountry skier, hiker, or mountain safety enthusiast, this episode will help you understand the risks, recognize the warning signs, and stay safe when the snow starts to thaw.

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Heavy, Wet, and Deadly: Understanding wet snow avalanches

Heavy, Wet, and Deadly: Understanding wet snow avalanches

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