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
03/06/2018 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Elephants Hump
Carson Pass Area 		Deep fractures on ENE portion of slope. Deep fractures on NE portion of slope. Boot pack is out of view to the left. Boot pack area, likely trigger. A few small cracks visible on upper right side. Facets from the weak layer in the snowpit. Forecaster
03/06/2018 - 12:30
Snowpack Observation 		Powderhouse Peak
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Blue skies and warm temps Professional Observer
03/06/2018 - 16:45
Snowpack Observation 		Far East Ridge of Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Forecaster
03/07/2018 - 10:45
Snowpack Observation 		Ridge above Lake Mary
Donner Summit Area 		Guide
Tahoe Mountain Scho
03/07/2018 - 11:30
Snowpack Observation 		Waterhouse Peak
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		facets at 100cm depth with new snow above showing slab characteristics Public
03/07/2018 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Donner Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Minor roller balls on shaded steep NW-N aspects. Forecaster
03/07/2018 - 12:45
Snowpack Observation 		Silver Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Forecaster
03/08/2018 - 13:30
Snowpack Observation 		Castle Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Public
03/08/2018 - 14:00
Snowpack Observation 		Mt. Lola
Independence Lake Area 		At 8400', N aspect, HS=340cm, facet layer buried 150cm down. Cold unconsolidated snow existed at 8400' on N aspects. Forecaster
03/09/2018 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Slab Cliffs
Mount Rose Area 		Forecaster
03/09/2018 - 15:00
Snowpack Observation 		Lower Tram Ridge, Shirley Canyon
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Guide
Alpenglow Expeditio
03/10/2018 - 10:15
Snowpack Observation 		Negro Canyon
Mount Rose Area 		These once faceted snow grains have now become large rounded grains. Obvious runnel indicating drainage in the snowpack. Forecaster
03/10/2018 - 11:15
Snowpack Observation 		lower Hawk's Peak, Tahoe Donner Nordic area
Donner Summit Area 		Public
03/10/2018 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		E Bowl Relay Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Public
03/10/2018 - 14:00
Snowpack Observation 		Becker Peak
Echo Summit Area 		Professional Observer

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