These observations document past conditions at a small and variable scale. They are not to be confused with an avalanche forecast. They come from a variety of sources. We can only vouch for the quality of those produced by the SAC forecasters and professional observers.
Date and time of observation or avalanche occurrence Location Media Observation made by
04/08/2014 - 10:25

Snowpack Observation
Bard's Bowl

Bear Valley Area
Public
02/04/2023 - 17:00

Snowpack Observation
Bear Valley West

Bear Valley Area
Public
01/15/2011 - 11:00

Snowpack Observation
Bard's Approach

Bear Valley Area
Forecaster
02/20/2021 - 13:30

Avalanche Observation
Horse Canyon

Bear Valley Area
Public
04/21/2012 - 14:00

Snowpack Observation
Woodchuck Basin

Bear Valley Area
Public
12/28/2020 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation
Wheeler Peak outside Lake Alpine S-SW face

Bear Valley Area
Public
02/09/2019 - 13:15

Avalanche Observation
Round Valley

Bear Valley Area
Guide

California Ski Guid
12/30/2012 - 10:22

Avalanche Observation
Mt Reba

Bear Valley Area
Public
01/09/2017 - 11:00

Snowpack Observation
Round Valley

Bear Valley Area
Public
01/29/2010 - 10:40

Snowpack Observation
Top of Blue Zone, Grouse Canyon

Bear Valley Area
Public
02/17/2013 - 16:00

Snowpack Observation
Horse Canyon

Bear Valley Area
Professional Observer
02/10/2021 - 01:15

Snowpack Observation
Tragedy Springs

Bear Valley Area
Misty low level clouds in the morning. Trace of snow and ice in trees. Pit profile@ 8500'. A look at layers below Jan.22nd rain crust. Facets below the Jan. 22nd crust. Facets below the Dec.11th crust. Professional Observer
01/31/2011 - 14:00

Snowpack Observation
Tortilla cliffs

Bear Valley Area
Public
01/24/2010 - 11:00

Snowpack Observation
Poison Peak

Bear Valley Area
Public
03/07/2014 - 16:00

Snowpack Observation
Underwood

Bear Valley Area
Runnels near PoisonCorn on SW aspectRain crust up highRain crust and graupel sandwichCornice Forecaster

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