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
02/22/2018 - 13:45
Snowpack Observation 		Grouse rock
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Small loose dry avalanche Skin track filled back in - less than 1 hour Guide
Tahoe Mountain Scho
01/18/2023 - 12:30
Avalanche Observation 		Ward Canyon
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Public
12/16/2019 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Cinder Cone
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		You can see the skier on a little pitch lookers right that triggered it For a better view of the surroundings, to show location Public
12/14/2020 - 06:30
Snowpack Observation 		Grouse Rock
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Public
02/01/2017 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Blackwood Ridge
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Surface hoar on thin crust in large open areas well below treeline.Overrunning cloud cover associated with incomming storm system. Forecaster
12/06/2016 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Ellis Peak
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Forecaster
11/23/2018 - 10:30
Snowpack Observation 		Grouse Rock
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Public
02/25/2019 - 13:15
Avalanche Observation 		Stanford Rock
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Public
12/13/2014 - 13:15
Snowpack Observation 		Grouse Rocks
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Forecaster
01/17/2020 - 14:00
Snowpack Observation 		Munchkins Area
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Ski kick triggered shooting cracks on ENE facing wind-loaded slope. Skier triggered shooting cracks on N facing wind loaded slope. Skier triggered shooting cracks on a NW facing slope. Forecaster
01/09/2016 - 11:50
Snowpack Observation 		Barker Pass & Peak
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Forecaster
04/11/2021 - 10:45
Snowpack Observation 		Twin Peaks
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		NNE aspect terrain at 8,600' with sufficient solar radiation for established melt freeze. Transitional snow on shaded N aspect, thin melt-freeze crust over dry snow. Loose wet debris, likely 1-2 days old where the tree shadows are across the gully. Forecaster
02/26/2014 - 12:30
Snowpack Observation 		Grouse Rocks
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Forecaster
01/05/2023 - 11:00
Avalanche Observation 		Twin Peaks
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Public
12/26/2018 - 14:00
Snowpack Observation 		Munchkins Zone - East Bowl
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Looking south down the ridge. Scoured western slopes and small cornices on the eastern slopes Small cornice broke easily after second kick. Cornice break from underneath. Public

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