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
03/12/2023 - 13:00
Avalanche Observation 		Incline Peak
Mount Rose Area 		We intentionally triggered two wind slab avalanches on small NE aspect slopes in near treeline terrain. Both were 6 inch slabs of 4F+ over F hard snow. Cornices were weak, with sections up to 20 feet wide easily collapsed intentionally. Low cloud ceiling. Ongoing rapid settlement of storm snow. Forecaster
03/12/2023 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Blue Lakes
Carson Pass Area 		Public
03/12/2023 - 10:47
Snowpack Observation 		Johnson Canyon
Donner Summit Area 		Public
03/11/2023 - 14:00
Avalanche Observation 		Andesite Ridge
Donner Summit Area 		Educator
Alpenglow Expeditio
03/11/2023 - 12:45
Snowpack Observation 		North Lake of the Woods
Little Truckee Summit Areas 		Public
03/11/2023 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Dense snow supported us and kept us from sinking deeply into the storm snow. Snowboard kicks on wind loaded test slopes triggered cracking. A snowboard kick caused the small cornice above this test slope to fail and when it hit the slope below it triggered this wind slab. Tirggering wind slabs on small test slope was easy to do with a kick from a ski or by dropping a small piece of cornice onto the slope. New snow and blowing snow obsurced visibility and made it difficult to see into larger terrain. We gave the larger a terrain a wide berth to make sure we did not accidentaly stray into, below, or near avalanche terrain. Public
03/11/2023 - 07:30
Snowpack Observation 		Incline Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Public
03/11/2023 - 01:45
Avalanche Observation 		N/NE side of Incline Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Public
03/10/2023 - 21:00
Avalanche Observation 		Fallen Leaf Lake/Cathedral Peak
Echo Summit Area 		Photo by South Tahoe Public Utility District. Public
03/10/2023 - 01:00
Avalanche Observation 		Mount Rose HWY near 8,880'
Mount Rose Area 		Public
03/09/2023 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Stevens Peak
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Recent wind slab on northeast aspect above treeline Recent wind slab on northeast aspect above treeline Crown line on east aspect above treeline Guide
Blackbird Mountain Guid
03/09/2023 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Powderhouse
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Near the summit Cornice just north of summit Public
03/09/2023 - 11:30
Snowpack Observation 		Elephant's Hump
Carson Pass Area 		First signs of wind slab cracking, just steps from the truck. Plenty of skin track refill below treeline from drifting snow this morning. Drifting snow near treeline. Drifting snow near treeline. Impressive wind features sculpted by SW at treeline with hard slabs nearby. Public
03/09/2023 - 09:30
Avalanche Observation 		Washoe Valley
Outside of the Forecast Area 		Public
03/08/2023 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Jakes Peak
West Shore Area 		Small natural D1 wind slab avalanche on a SE aspect in NTL terrain. Small storm slab avalanches failing on convexities in BTL terrain. Loose dry sluffing off of Crag Peak Cracking around skis while breaking trail signaling storm slab instabilities. Long shooting cracks off of ski tips while breaking trail. Looking out to Dicks Peak and Desolation Wilderness. Forecaster

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