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
02/10/2021 - 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
01/29/2010 - 10:40
Snowpack Observation 		Top of Blue Zone, Grouse Canyon
Bear Valley Area 		Public
12/12/2015 - 10:20
Snowpack Observation 		Horse Canyon
Bear Valley Area 		Forecaster
04/21/2012 - 14:00
Snowpack Observation 		Woodchuck Basin
Bear Valley Area 		Public
03/23/2019 - 14:30
Avalanche Observation 		Mt. Reba
Bear Valley Area 		Public
12/20/2015 - 14:00
Snowpack Observation 		Gold Star Point
Bear Valley Area 		Professional Observer
03/14/2011 - 10:30
Snowpack Observation 		Bear Valley/ Horse Canyon & King's Realm
Bear Valley Area 		Public
02/13/2017 - 09:45
Snowpack Observation 		Poison Point
Bear Valley Area 		Wind scoured snow surface along ridge between Bard's Bowl and Poison Point. Forecaster
12/28/2019 - 11:15
Snowpack Observation 		King's Realm
Bear Valley Area 		Public
12/09/2014 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Poison Peak
Bear Valley Area 		Forecaster
02/20/2017 - 11:32
Snowpack Observation 		north facing slope adjacent to Lake Alpine
Bear Valley Area 		Public
03/29/2014 - 13:05
Snowpack Observation 		Upper Candy Land
Bear Valley Area 		Forecaster
01/09/2017 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Round Valley
Bear Valley Area 		Public
01/10/2010 - 10:00
Snowpack Observation 		Horse Canyon
Bear Valley Area 		Public
04/01/2023 - 10:00
Snowpack Observation 		Bear Trap Cabin
Bear Valley Area 		Public

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