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
02/07/2019 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation
Davis Creek

Mount Rose Area
Davis Creek area as seen on Feb 7 with Feb 5 avalanche noted below arrow. Forecaster
02/07/2019 - 08:00

Snowpack Observation
Shirley Canyon

Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Surface hoar developing on north facing aspect at ~7500' Public
02/06/2019 - 14:00

Snowpack Observation
Shirley Canyon

Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Public
02/06/2019 - 13:00

Snowpack Observation
Blackwood Ridge

Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area
Signs of storm snow settlement, approaching 10 inches in some areas. Signs of previous wind transport near treeline. Wind loaded features that were unreactive to skier weight. Forecaster
02/06/2019 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation
Snowboard Bowl

Carson Pass Area
Professional Observer
02/06/2019 - 11:00

Snowpack Observation
Centerville Peak

East Shore Area
Old avalanche debris from a cornice fall that was partially covered by new snow Deep and soft new snow Evidence of partially buried avalanche debris is highlighted Snow coverage near 5,400 ft elevation in the Carson Valley Public
02/06/2019 - 10:00

Snowpack Observation
Flagpole Peak

Echo Summit Area
Avalanche debris from a previous slide was buried under about a foot of soft snow. Minor wind effect observed at the saddle near the summit. Snow was still very soft. Some trees at the summit ridge still held snow despite previous wind and current direct sun. Tree wells were deep. Professional Observer
02/05/2019 - 15:00

Snowpack Observation
Duane Bliss

East Shore Area
Professional Observer
02/05/2019 - 13:00

Snowpack Observation
Rubicon Peak

West Shore Area
Public
02/05/2019 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation
Jakes Peak

West Shore Area
About an inch of settlement crack around trees. 15 cm wind slab at treeline. Ski pen thigh deep. Wind pillow above NE aspect terrain at the summit. Ski cut in wind pillow near summit with no wind slab failure. Convective cell snowing out over Lake Tahoe. Forecaster
02/05/2019 - 12:00

Avalanche Observation
Sierra Crest above Bradley Hut

Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Educator

Donner Summit Avalanche Semina
02/05/2019 - 11:30

Snowpack Observation
Tamarack Peak

Mount Rose Area
Skier triggered shooting cracks propgated about 20 ft from the front and back of my skis on a wind-loaded test slope. Partly cloudy to mostly sunny skies by midday over the Mt. Rose area. Forecaster
02/05/2019 - 09:30

Avalanche Observation
Davis Creek

Mount Rose Area
Avalanche below the drawn arrow. Crown with ski/snowboard tracks entering. Drawn arrows pointing to two tracks. Holes from minimal partial burials (circled). View from toe of debris. Crown refilled by 6 inches of storm snow. Entrance tracks faintly visible from upper right. Looking down right flank. Forecaster
02/05/2019 - 01:00

Avalanche Observation
Crag Peak

West Shore Area
Crown line visible mid slope on Crag Peak.  Seen from Jakes Peak View into Desolation Wilderness and Dicks Peak.  Some avalanche activity could be made out in the distance but most was covered up by additional snow. Forecaster
02/04/2019 - 12:30

Snowpack Observation
Incline Lake Peak

Mount Rose Area
Forecaster

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