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
02/25/2019 - 11:30

Avalanche Observation
Peak 9269

West Shore Area
Public
02/25/2019 - 11:00

Snowpack Observation
Peak 9269'

West Shore Area
Intense blowing snow in below treeline areas at 8000'. 1cm layer of 2-3mm graupel on top of the 2/14 rain crust. Right side up snowpack with the thick 2/14 rain crust down 78cm. Forecaster
02/25/2019 - 10:15

Snowpack Observation
Deep Creek

Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Small cornice collapse Shooting crack Guide

Alpenglow Expeditio
02/25/2019 - 09:30

Snowpack Observation
Fire Plug

Mount Rose Area
Kicking at the uphill side of the skin track yielded some small windslab failures Windslab from first photo. Isolated pockets of sun softened crust on SSE aspects at 10:30. Public
02/24/2019 - 15:30

Snowpack Observation
Brockway Summit

Sawtooth Ridge to Tahoe City
Artificially loaded pst, snow surface green 25/100cm. new old snow interface red 28/100cm ECTN8 4 inches down on the new old snow interface Public
02/24/2019 - 15:00

Avalanche Observation
Verdi peak

Outside of the Forecast Area
Public
02/24/2019 - 14:15

Avalanche Observation
Johnson Canyon

Donner Summit Area
Small intentionally triggered wind slab on test slope Public
02/24/2019 - 12:45

Snowpack Observation
Castle Pass / Andesite peak

Donner Summit Area
kick test on SE aspect off castle pass Educator

Tahoe Mountain Scho
02/24/2019 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation
Jake's Peak

West Shore Area
Public
02/24/2019 - 12:00

Avalanche Observation
Castle Peak, NW

Donner Summit Area
Public
02/24/2019 - 11:45

Snowpack Observation
Waterhouse Peak

Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Shooting crack approx 0.75m in length. Triggered in near treeline terrain after several hard jumps in other spots. Wind scouring on S to SE aspects. Public
02/24/2019 - 11:15

Avalanche Observation
Castle Peak

Donner Summit Area
Public
02/24/2019 - 11:00

Avalanche Observation
Mt. Judah

Donner Summit Area
East bowl of Mt. Judah with active wind loading.  Small natural wind slab avalanche in upper middle of photo. Cornice along with wind slab failure from ski kick on small test slope at 7400'.  Wind slab up to 8-12'' deep. Firm rain crust exposed in some areas from wind scouring on ridges. Wind scoured ridge with still some snow available for transport.  Ski pen 0, pole pen 6''. Forecaster
02/24/2019 - 10:30

Snowpack Observation
Rubicon Peak

West Shore Area
sun affected snow down low surface hoar and wind effect wind features with strong gusts blowing at this time wind layer breaking into "cookies" Public
02/24/2019 - 02:00

Snowpack Observation
Polaris Bowl & Indian Valley

Carson Pass Area
Public

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