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
01/09/2017 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Round Valley
Bear Valley Area 		Public
02/20/2016 - 14:00
Snowpack Observation 		Horse Canyon
Bear Valley Area 		Public
02/17/2013 - 16:00
Snowpack Observation 		Horse Canyon
Bear Valley Area 		Professional Observer
03/05/2023 - 11:00
Avalanche Observation 		Horse Canyon
Bear Valley Area 		Public
01/31/2021 - 10:30
Snowpack Observation 		Poison Creek BV
Bear Valley Area 		Looking up slope from pit Looking down slope to pit after having skied once Public
01/05/2023 - 11:00
Avalanche Observation 		Twin Peaks
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Public
04/04/2014 - 15:30
Snowpack Observation 		Grouse Rocks
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Forecaster
12/07/2018 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		West Grouse
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		SE aspect below Grouse Rock. 10cm artificial slab created PST 20/100 end on 12/4 SH layer. New surface hoar of 5 to 10 cm seen in West Grouse area. Forecaster
04/15/2017 - 15:06
Snowpack Observation 		Barker Pass
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Storm Slab Release Snowmobile Trigger Public
11/09/2022 - 08:00
Avalanche Observation 		Grouse Rock
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Public
12/14/2020 - 14:30
Snowpack Observation 		Ellis Peak
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Public
11/09/2021 - 15:00
Avalanche Observation 		Peak 8620'
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Looking up to crown line Crown and run. Looking downslope, avalanche ran 400'. Cohesive firm snowpack adjacent to avalanche. P to I hard layering. Wind slab off of ridge with ^ shape propagation Looking South to Barker Peak and Barker Pass Forecaster
03/06/2022 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Polaris Point
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		ECTN22 on Feb 14 layer facets. Percolation Tubes showing vertical movement of water through snowpack. 6" wind slab crack on convexity into steep tree well. Roller balls on NW slope near 8,000'. Cornice on Polaris Point, ~8' height. Ski pole point identifying our approach tracks; snow in the morning, dirt in the afternoon. ECTP 23 on the Feb 14 facets Public
12/21/2013 - 11:35
Snowpack Observation 		Grouse Rocks
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Forecaster
03/15/2023 - 10:00
Avalanche Observation 		Ward Canyon
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Cornice failure + wet slab Numerous wet snow avalanches Wind Slab - top of Little AK Guide
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