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
01/07/2019 - 10:00

Avalanche Observation
Tamarack Peak North end E/SE face

Mount Rose Area
Public
01/07/2019 - 08:00

Avalanche Observation
Mt. Judah

Donner Summit Area
Several natural avalanches on Mt. Judah occurring at different times throughout the 1/5-1/7 storm cycle.  Some avalanches ran full path to bottom flats.  8100', E aspect. Different angle of Mt. Judah avalanches.  Some debris mostly covered and some looks to have occurred towards the end of the storm. Multiple natural wind slab avalanches on Wildflower Ridge, 7800', NE aspect. Forecaster
01/06/2019 - 13:15

Snowpack Observation
Summit Ridge Poison Peak

Bear Valley Area
Guide

California Ski Guid
01/06/2019 - 12:30

Snowpack Observation
Tamarack Peak

Mount Rose Area
One of many easily triggered windslabs today Shooting cracks were common today Educator

Tahoe Mountain Scho
01/06/2019 - 12:00

Avalanche Observation
Andesite Peak

Donner Summit Area
One of the skier triggered wind slabs near the top of Andesite Peak Small wind slab failure on a test slope. A second ski kick at the spot just after the photo was taken triggered a large whumpf. Skier triggered D1 wind slab avalanche on NE aspect at 8000'.  50' wide x 70' long. Another small D1 skier triggered avalanche in similar terrain. Cracking started at the trailhead 8 inches of new snow acculumated at the trailhead while we were out. My pole is pushed into the level of our skin track when we started the day. Forecaster
01/06/2019 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation
Powderhouse

Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Public
01/06/2019 - 11:15

Avalanche Observation
Hidden Peak Cirque

West Shore Area
Public
01/05/2019 - 16:30

Snowpack Observation
Becker Ridge

Echo Summit Area
Professional Observer
01/05/2019 - 10:45

Snowpack Observation
Fireplug

Mount Rose Area
Forecaster
01/04/2019 - 13:30

Snowpack Observation
Elephant's Hump

Carson Pass Area
Professional Observer
01/04/2019 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation
Rubicon Peak

West Shore Area
Professional Observer
01/04/2019 - 11:15

Snowpack Observation
Lincoln Ridge

Yuba Pass Area
NE aspect wind scoured terrain at/just above treeline. Exposed rain crust on upper start zone, wind scoured mid slope, unconsolidated snow at treeline. Established tree well hazard if the forecasted 1-2+ feet of new snow verifies. Forecaster
01/03/2019 - 11:00

Snowpack Observation
Incline Lake Peak and Slab Cliffs

Mount Rose Area
Forecaster
01/03/2019 - 10:00

Snowpack Observation
Angora Peak

Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay)
Public
01/02/2019 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation
Above Tom's Valley

Independence Lake Area
Exposed, snomo ski breakable rain crust on ridgetop at ~8,100'. Old fracture failing down to the 12/22 rain crust. Faceted snow at this layer interface still shows problematic failure in snowpit tests. Forecaster

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