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
02/18/2019 - 10:45

Avalanche Observation
Incline Lake Peak (SE facing)

Mount Rose Area
Public
02/18/2019 - 01:30

Snowpack Observation
Rubicon Peak

West Shore Area
Public
02/17/2019 - 16:00

Avalanche Observation
Trestle Peak

Donner Summit Area
Public
02/17/2019 - 14:30

Snowpack Observation
Lake Mary

Donner Summit Area
Public
02/17/2019 - 13:00

Snowpack Observation
Herlan Peak

East Shore Area
Public
02/17/2019 - 13:00

Snowpack Observation
Below Andesite Peak

Donner Summit Area
Public
02/17/2019 - 13:00

Snowpack Observation
Donner Ridge

Donner Summit Area
Skin track, ski pen 10-15cm, ski pole pen 110cm Wind scouring on ridge by Donner Rim trail Public
02/17/2019 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation
BTL Poulsen's Peak

Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Public
02/17/2019 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation
South Camp Peak

East Shore Area
Professional Observer
02/17/2019 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation
Tamarack Peak

Mount Rose Area
ECTN on a sheltered NE facing slope in below treeline terrain. Small skier-triggered cracking on a steep wind-loaded test slope Refrigerator sized cornice dropped onto a wind-loaded test slope with no results. Large cornices looming over heavily wind-loaded slopes. Some mostly buried debris is barely visible on the slope below the largest cornice. Forecaster
02/17/2019 - 10:45

Snowpack Observation
Incline Lake Peak

Mount Rose Area
Public
02/17/2019 - 07:00

Snowpack Observation
Jakes Peak

West Shore Area
Public
02/16/2019 - 22:00

Snowpack Observation
Powderhouse Peak

Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Graupel was very widespread at Powerhouse this afternoon. Near the summit a fully extended pole could easily be buried up to the handle. Stormy day with strong winds near the ridges. Professional Observer
02/16/2019 - 14:15

Snowpack Observation
Schallenberger ridge

Donner Summit Area
Public
02/16/2019 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation
Rubicon Peak

West Shore Area
Strong SW winds with intense snow transport provided blizzard conditions near the summit. Skin track refill was quick in below treeline terrain. Forecaster

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