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
12/06/2022 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		Shirley Canyon
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Surface Hoar, 1-2mm on N aspect @ 6500' Skier triggered windslab from unknown party. Steep E facing terrain. , Guide
Alpenglow Expeditions
12/06/2022 - 12:55
Snowpack Observation 		Elephant's Hump
Carson Pass Area 		Public
12/06/2022 - 12:28
Snowpack Observation 		Deep Creek
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Guide
Alpenglow Expeditions
12/06/2022 - 12:10
Snowpack Observation 		Pole Creek
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		When one of us jumped on the snow in this meadow, we triggered a whumpf. We triggered 2 more whumpfs during our tour. Rain had caused the Dec 1st facets to become wet in this area below 7500 ft. They were still loose and weak in many areas. Forecaster
12/06/2022 - 11:51
Snowpack Observation 		Becker Peak
Echo Summit Area 		Small point releases on Becker peak. Widespread surface hoar on all aspects up to 8400' in this area. Small wind feature with soft slab release. Cloudy skies remaining S-SW near Carson pass. Pit profile on SE aspect @7400'. Wet compressible snow in the Dec.1st layer Pit profile on N aspect @ 8000' adjacent to Becker peak. Wet compressible snow in the Dec. 1st facet layer. Professional Observer
12/06/2022 - 10:10
Snowpack Observation 		Incline Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Dry faceted grains Starting to clump when squeezed Guide
Tahoe Mountain School
12/06/2022 - 08:30
Avalanche Observation 		Shirley Canyon Slide from the top Crown profile from bottom Public
12/05/2022 - 14:12
Snowpack Observation 		Schallenberger Ridge
Donner Summit Area 		Guide
Alpenglow Expeditions
12/05/2022 - 12:15
Avalanche Observation 		Lincoln Ridge
Yuba Pass Area 		D1 natural wind slab avalanche, near treeline, NE aspect terrain at about 7,500'. Rain crust and Dec 1 PWL, obvious in the pit wall. Cornices building out in near treeline terrain. Cornices were weak and collapsed easily. Forecaster
12/05/2022 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Silver Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Forecaster
12/05/2022 - 11:49
Snowpack Observation 		Frog Lake
Carson Pass Area 		Over-hanging cornice building up. Pit profile @ 8800' on N aspect. Wind effected snow. Soft wind slab release on wind loaded feature near 8900'. Resistent planar CTV on Dec. 1st facet layer. Professional Observer
12/05/2022 - 10:30
Snowpack Observation 		Incline Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Public
12/05/2022 - 10:00
Snowpack Observation 		Pickett Peak
Woodfords Canyon 		Professional Observer
12/04/2022 - 15:30
Snowpack Observation 		chickadee ridge
Mount Rose Area 		Public
12/04/2022 - 15:30
Snowpack Observation 		Carson Range
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Public
12/04/2022 - 15:30
Snowpack Observation 		Rubicon Peak
West Shore Area 		Guide
Tahoe Mountain School
12/04/2022 - 15:30
Avalanche Observation 		Blue Lakes
Carson Pass Area 		Public
12/04/2022 - 14:00
Avalanche Observation 		Relay Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Public
12/04/2022 - 13:45
Avalanche Observation 		Fireplug
Mount Rose Area 		Public
12/04/2022 - 13:30
Snowpack Observation 		Upper Castle Creek
Donner Summit Area 		Fist hard facets buried under recent storm snow. Easy results on compression test. Fracture character was Sudden Collapse. Guide
Tahoe Mountain School

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