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
01/25/2020 - 14:00
Avalanche Observation 		School Rock [Across from China Wall of the Sierra]
Donner Summit Area 		Natural Cornice Avalanche SouthEast Face School Rock Natural Cornice Avalanche SouthEast Face School Rock Public
01/25/2020 - 14:00
Snowpack Observation 		Indian Valley
Ebbetts Pass Area 		Professional Observer
01/25/2020 - 13:45
Avalanche Observation 		.4 Miles SE of Mt. Houghton
Mount Rose Area 		WL-AS(?)-R1-D1 from a distance WL-AS(?)-R1-D1 from below Pinwheel with 125cm pole for reference Public
01/25/2020 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Slide Mountain
Mount Rose Area 		small surface hoar intact on N aspects at 2 pm wet snow surfaces on S-W aspects Public
01/25/2020 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Lincoln Valley
Yuba Pass Area 		A rain crust existed on the surface on all aspects and elevations in this area. Ski penetration through melted rain crust. Forecaster
01/25/2020 - 10:00
Avalanche Observation 		SW shoulder of Red Lake Peak
Carson Pass Area 		Public
01/25/2020 - 10:00
Snowpack Observation 		Stevens Peak
Carson Pass Area 		Public
01/25/2020 - 09:00
Snowpack Observation 		Radio Towers
Mount Rose Area 		ECTP 16 Public
01/25/2020 - 08:00
Snowpack Observation 		Tahoe Meadows Ridges
Mount Rose Area 		Public
01/24/2020 - 14:00
Snowpack Observation 		Far East Ridge of Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Scoured surfaces and raised tracks on an exposed slope. Wind effects on a moderately sheltered slope. Minor cracking on a wind-loaded test slope after it was undercut. Skier triggered collapse of an unsupported drift next to a creek that failed on the Jan 4 weakness. Forecaster
01/24/2020 - 13:15
Snowpack Observation 		Scout Peak
Echo Summit Area 		Wet conditions in the shaded trees on Echo Summit (these drops were liquid, not frozen). Hand hardness. 170 cm total snow height. 2cm rain crust on surface that was frozen in open areas. Professional Observer
01/24/2020 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Red Lake Peak
Carson Pass Area 		, Professional Observer
01/24/2020 - 10:30
Snowpack Observation 		Rubicon Peak
West Shore Area 		surface crust graupel surface cracking Professional Observer
01/24/2020 - 08:00
Avalanche Observation 		Elephant’s Back
Carson Pass Area 		Public
01/23/2020 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		Waterhouse Peak
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Small (1-2mm) surface hoar observed near 7800', NE aspect, 10:00am Large (7-9mm) surface hoar observed near 9380', NE aspect, 2:00pm Educator
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