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
12/26/2020 - 14:00
Snowpack Observation 		Pickett Peak
Woodfords Canyon 		Professional Observer
01/03/2022 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Burnside Lake
Woodfords Canyon 		Professional Observer
03/15/2020 - 13:45
Snowpack Observation 		Low on Pickett Peak
Woodfords Canyon 		Public
01/02/2022 - 13:05
Snowpack Observation 		Pickett Peak
Woodfords Canyon 		Test slope on NW aspect slid on a jump. Close up of test slope. 2" firm wind slab on 4-7" loose snow, on denser snow The peak. Observed light-moderate blowing snow and old crowns if you zoom in Graupel in a couple of spots surface hoar in open areas below ~8k. Melting where in sun Public
04/01/2023 - 10:30
Avalanche Observation 		Hawkings Peak
Woodfords Canyon 		Public
01/26/2023 - 10:26
Snowpack Observation 		Surface hoar factory near Pickett Peak
Woodfords Canyon 		Large feathered surface hoar. Hard melt freeze crusts on solar aspects above 7600'. Mid-slope wind drift. Wind effected snow in open areas below treeline. No signs of instability within pit profile. Professional Observer
12/05/2022 - 10:00
Snowpack Observation 		Pickett Peak
Woodfords Canyon 		Professional Observer
03/23/2011 - 13:15
Avalanche Observation 		Lincoln Ridge
Yuba Pass Area
Forecaster
03/25/2021 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Lincoln Ridge
Yuba Pass Area 		Light NE wind scouring on NE aspects near ridgeline Increasing clouds throughout the morning Thin melt freeze crusts developing on sun exposed slopes Forecaster
01/02/2021 - 10:30
Snowpack Observation 		Lincoln RIdge
Yuba Pass Area 		Low level cloud cover provided misty conditions. New wind slabs were dense and difficult to trigger. Only after undercutting a test slope could we get a wind slab to fail. Forecaster
02/03/2021 - 11:00
Avalanche Observation 		Lincoln Ridge
Yuba Pass Area 		Intentional cornice collapse triggering stubborn wind slab. Ongoing drifting/blowing snow Testpit in wind loaded terrain with ECTP-12 on wind slab. New settlement of storm snow. Forecaster
01/25/2020 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Lincoln Valley
Yuba Pass Area 		A rain crust existed on the surface on all aspects and elevations in this area. Ski penetration through melted rain crust. Forecaster
12/06/2015 - 12:30
Snowpack Observation 		Lincoln Ridge
Yuba Pass Area 		Public
02/15/2014 - 13:30
Snowpack Observation 		South of Lincoln Ridge
Yuba Pass Area 		Forecaster
01/28/2022 - 11:15
Snowpack Observation 		Lincoln Ridge
Yuba Pass Area 		Pit location on the edge of a below treeline avalanche path that receives full shade all day this time of year. 1 to 2 inches of surface wet snow on a SSW aspect slope a little below 7,800' at noon. Forecaster

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