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
03/28/2019 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Jakes Peak
West Shore Area 		High thin clouds with lots of sun on the west shore this morning. Cracking on small wind loaded test slope Small loose wet avalanche off of rocks on east aspect around 11am. Pinwheels on SE aspect at noon. Forecaster
03/28/2019 - 11:15
Snowpack Observation 		Talking Mountain
Echo Summit Area 		Cracking associated with settlement A ski kick on a steep slope produced a small failure directly below the ski, but no propagation. It is tough to safely photograph enormous cornices, but that is what this photo is trying to convey. Intermittent snow fall during the early afternoon, including an impressive burst of graupel. Sastrugi being formed by Moderate west winds on Echo Lake. Professional Observer
03/28/2019 - 10:15
Snowpack Observation 		Rubicon Peak
West Shore Area 		Wind affected surface snow Test slope: before Test slope: after Stormy weather and blowing snow looking back toward Desolation at 10:30am Public
03/27/2019 - 14:30
Snowpack Observation 		Mt.Judah
Donner Summit Area 		Public
03/27/2019 - 14:00
Snowpack Observation 		Powderhouse Peak
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Blowing snow along the summit ridge of Powderhouse. Shooting crack on a wind-loaded test slope on @ 9100 ft. on Powderhouse Smal ski cut triggered wind slab on a test slope on Powderhouse Peak. A lull in the storm over Luther Pass between 1 pm and 3 pm today. Forecaster
03/27/2019 - 13:45
Snowpack Observation 		Grouse Rock
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Snow structure in top 60cm @ 8200ft NE aspect Guide
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03/27/2019 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Elephants Hump
Carson Pass Area 		Skier triggered sluff of wet heavy snow on a small test slope below 8000 ft. Wind scoured ridgeline Small cracking above the skin track on a sheltered slope. Forecaster
03/27/2019 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Incline Lake Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Mid to low level clouds with light snow on Incline Lake peak. Cracking around skis at the new snow/old snow interface. Small wind loaded test slopes showing no results with cornice kicks and ski cuts. N aspect, 9250', below treeline terrain. Forecaster
03/26/2019 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Trimmer
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Professional Observer
03/26/2019 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Silver Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Widespread skier triggered roller balls and pinwheels Clouds moving in and strong SW winds blowing snow. ECTN on a N facing slope at 8000 ft. Forecaster
03/26/2019 - 11:30
Avalanche Observation 		Hidden Peak
West Shore Area 		Ski cuts on several wind slab test slopes that produced no results. Size D1 loose wet, intentionally skier triggered on E aspect at about 8,200'. Another size D1 loose wet, intentionally skier triggered on ENE aspect at about 7,500'. Forecaster
03/25/2019 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Elephants Hump
Carson Pass Area 		Snow transport in near treeline NW-N terrain. Very small (1-2'') wind slabs that were reactive in some wind loaded NW-N-NE aspects. ECTN on small wind loaded test slope. 3-4'' wind slab on top of less dense snow, mainly stellars, on top of a previous melt freeze crust. 2'' of wet surface snow existed by 12:15pm. Softening surface snow on southerly aspects by 11:00am Forecaster
03/25/2019 - 01:30
Avalanche Observation 		Mount Judah
Donner Summit Area 		Public
03/24/2019 - 13:15
Avalanche Observation 		Donner Peak, Poop Chute area
Donner Summit Area 		Public
03/24/2019 - 13:00
Avalanche Observation 		Kettle Peak
Outside of the Forecast Area 		Public

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