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
03/24/2019 - 13:00

Avalanche Observation
East Lincoln

Donner Summit Area

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Public
03/24/2019 - 12:45

Snowpack Observation
Johnson Canyon

Donner Summit Area
D1 skier triggered loose wet avalanche on east aspect @ 7300ft glide crack near johnson creek widespread surface hoar early AM before solar / warming Educator

Tahoe Mountain Scho
03/24/2019 - 12:30

Avalanche Observation
rose knob

Mount Rose Area
Public
03/24/2019 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation
Luther Pass

Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Professional Observer
03/24/2019 - 11:00

Snowpack Observation
Slide Mountain

Mount Rose Area
Small skier triggered wind slab with loose wet characteristics.  8600', south aspect, at 11:45am. Small loose wet avalanches on Fireplug.  E/SE aspect, 9200', 11am. Small wind slab cracking on test slope, 3-4'' deep, NE aspect, 9650'. Forecaster
03/24/2019 - 10:45

Avalanche Observation
Avalanche Path on S side of Mt Ralston

Echo Summit Area
Arrow shows area where slide started Shows trigger point partial path Debris where it stopped on a bench across from our rest spot Public
03/24/2019 - 10:45

Avalanche Observation
Fireplug

Mount Rose Area
Public
03/24/2019 - 10:30

Avalanche Observation
Ridge line between Castle peak and Basin peak

Donner Summit Area
Public
03/24/2019 - 10:30

Avalanche Observation
Judah Peak

Donner Summit Area
We saw 5 more small slides like this above the snow sheds that seemed to be from yesterday. Wind effect along the Judah Ridge Two slides could be seen looking back at Judah Peak from Donner Peak in at noon. Public
03/24/2019 - 10:00

Snowpack Observation
Tamarack Peak/Fireplug

Mount Rose Area
loose wet slides on fireplug Public
03/24/2019 - 08:00

Snowpack Observation
Castle Pass

Donner Summit Area
Surface Hoar near Castle Pass Looking down to the south from the shoulder of Castle Peak. Educator

Lake Tahoe Community College - Wilderness Educati
03/23/2019 - 23:45

Avalanche Observation
Red Lake Peak

Carson Pass Area
Public
03/23/2019 - 15:30

Avalanche Observation
Crater Lake

Carson Pass Area
Reference of crown size and slide surface being old heat crusted layer. Crown area. Approximately 30m wide  Slide ran about 50 m to the next concavity   Public
03/23/2019 - 14:30

Avalanche Observation
Mt. Reba

Bear Valley Area
Public
03/23/2019 - 14:00

Snowpack Observation
Wrights Lake

Outside of the Forecast Area
Public

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