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
12/30/2015 - 12:30

Snowpack Observation
Mt. Reba/Round Valley

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

Snowpack Observation
Bard's Approach

Bear Valley Area
Forecaster
03/14/2010 - 13:00

Snowpack Observation
Horse Canyon

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

Snowpack Observation
Woodchuck Basin

Bear Valley Area
Public
04/08/2014 - 10:25

Snowpack Observation
Bard's Bowl

Bear Valley Area
Public
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
02/27/2011 - 14:00

Snowpack Observation
Grouse Canyon (Top of "The Zones"

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

Snowpack Observation
Horse Canyon

Bear Valley Area
Professional Observer
02/12/2017 - 13:30

Snowpack Observation
Apple Bonkers and Horse Canyon

Bear Valley Area
Wind scouring near ridgetop in NE aspect. Forecaster
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
03/23/2019 - 14:30

Avalanche Observation
Mt. Reba

Bear Valley Area
Public
12/18/2020 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation
Bear Valley

Bear Valley Area
Public
12/09/2014 - 11:00

Snowpack Observation
Poison Peak

Bear Valley Area
Forecaster

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