Load ramp for a vehicle

A vehicle, comprising:

• a body;
• an access aperture that is defined by the body, wherein the access aperture provides access to an interior of the vehicle;
• a closure panel that selectively covers at least a portion of the access aperture, wherein the closure panel is movable between an open position and a closed position relative to the access aperture;
• a load ramp that is deployably coupled to the closure panel, wherein the load ramp comprises a coupled end and a free end, and wherein the load ramp is movable between a retracted position and an extended position;
• a moisture sensor positioned proximate to the free end of the load ramp to sense moisture;
• a heating element positioned proximate to the free end of the load ramp;
• and
• a controller configured to process an input from the moisture sensor and to activate the heating element to heat the load ramp based on the sensed moisture.