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
11/26/2017 - 14:23
Snowpack Observation 		Grouse rock
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Public
12/27/2015 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Stanford Rock
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Forecaster
03/25/2020 - 18:30
Snowpack Observation 		East of Scott Peak
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Public
01/17/2016 - 13:06
Snowpack Observation 		Barker Pass
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Public
12/16/2014 - 13:23
Avalanche Observation 		North east of Grouse Rock
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area
Public
01/04/2021 - 15:00
Snowpack Observation 		Grouse Rock
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		ECTP30 on Dec 11th facets Hand hardness (NE aspect, 7850ft, HS 145) Guide
Tahoe Mountain Scho
02/06/2022 - 22:30
Snowpack Observation 		Polaris Point
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Near surface facets on Northerly terrain at 7,400'. Ski penetration ~3". Variable... facets in sheltered terrain, ice under tree canopies, and solar impacts near the ridge. Solar and wind effect on flat exposed terrain near 8,000'. Large surface hoar on sheltered NE terrain. Pit on N aspect at 7,300' to monitor uppers snowpack faceting. Public
12/24/2016 - 11:15
Avalanche Observation 		Lowest open pitch lookers right of traditional skin track
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area
Public
12/03/2016 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		Ward Canyon
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Forecaster
03/22/2012 - 12:45
Snowpack Observation 		Polaris Point
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Forecaster
12/09/2016 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Grouse Rocks
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Forecaster
01/04/2016 - 21:45
Avalanche Observation 		Ward Peak, west face
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Guide
Alpenglow Expeditio
02/13/2018 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Grouse Rock
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Wind scoured E aspect at 8300' on Grouse Rock.Very small superficial wind slab in near treeline terrainWind effected surface snow.Wind scoured N aspect at 8200'. Forecaster
01/12/2016 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		West Grouse
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Forecaster
12/14/2020 - 14:30
Snowpack Observation 		Ellis Peak
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Public

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