The last avalanche forecast for the 2023-2024 season posted on April 21st. Thank you to all who contributed to the avalanche center this season through observations, volunteer time, and/or financial contributions.

Warm and Sunny

Location Name: Trees east of Polaris bowl Region: Carson Pass Area Observation Date & Time: Saturday, February 18, 2023 - 13:52
Location: 38.652584, -119.938720 See map: CalTopo	Is this an Avalanche Observation?: No Conditions Alerts: Rapid or Prolonged Warming Rapid or Prolonged Warming›Rollerballs / Pinwheels Rapid or Prolonged Warming›Warm Temperatures

Observation made by: Public

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Observation

Snow pit test CT20 SP 25cm down

Snow pit test CT20 SP 25cm down

Q1 block on column test

Q1 block on column test

Terrain Details

Terrain: aspects:

NE

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