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
12/27/2020 - 11:45

Avalanche Observation
Judah

Donner Summit Area
Guide

Blackbird Mountain Guid
12/27/2020 - 11:45

Snowpack Observation
Mount Houghton

Mount Rose Area
Wind scoured west facing aspect of Tamarack Peak Snow from the Dec 11th facet layer Snow pit dug on a 29 degree slope on east aspect Isolated column post compression test Public
12/27/2020 - 11:30

Snowpack Observation
Becker Peak

Echo Summit Area
Public
12/27/2020 - 11:00

Avalanche Observation
Carpenter Ridge

Independence Lake Area
Brandon triggered the avalanche 150m behind him when he stepped off his skis while digging a pit on this lower angle slope. Looking down at the debris. The skiers right side of the avalanche. Looking across the avalanche path. Digging into the top of the crown. Coming back out from looking at the crown and bed surface. , Forecaster
12/27/2020 - 10:00

Snowpack Observation
Incline Lake Peak

Mount Rose Area
Public
12/27/2020 - 08:45

Avalanche Observation
Donner ridge area

Donner Summit Area
Public
12/26/2020 - 17:00

Avalanche Observation
Webber Peak

Little Truckee Summit Areas
Climbers right side of the crown looking south. Climber's left side of the crown looking north Some of the debris over rocks and into trees Avalanche bed surface - the crust at the base of the 12/25 snow. The Dec 11th facets are below the lower crust in the picture. Overview of the avalanche Approaching the crown on 12/30 Crown profile on 12/30 Forecaster
12/26/2020 - 14:15

Avalanche Observation
Nipple peak

Carson Pass Area
Public
12/26/2020 - 14:00

Snowpack Observation
Pickett Peak

Woodfords Canyon
Professional Observer
12/26/2020 - 13:00

Snowpack Observation
Hidden Peak

West Shore Area
Public
12/26/2020 - 13:00

Avalanche Observation
Just north of bear valley

Little Truckee Summit Areas
Public
12/26/2020 - 13:00

Avalanche Observation
Eureka Peak

Outside of the Forecast Area
Public
12/26/2020 - 12:15

Avalanche Observation
North of bear meadow, bear valley

Little Truckee Summit Areas
Public
12/26/2020 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation
Castle meadow

Donner Summit Area
Public
12/26/2020 - 11:15

Snowpack Observation
Carson Pass

Carson Pass Area
Widespread dendrites and rimmed particles on surface. 25-30cm of new snow in protected areas. Soft windslabs releasing on small terrain features. Pit Profile. Strong winds had completely filled in my skin track while digging my pit. Professional Observer

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