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
12/04/2018 - 03:00

Snowpack Observation
Thunder Saddle

Carson Pass Area
Public
12/04/2018 - 11:15

Snowpack Observation
Broken Glass

Mount Rose Area
Public
12/04/2018 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation
Silver Peak

Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
10-15mm surface hoar in open areas near and below treeline This type of open below treeline terrain has even distribution of large surface hoar across slope. Forecaster
12/04/2018 - 14:30

Snowpack Observation
Tamarck Peak East Ridge

Mount Rose Area
Public
12/05/2018 - 12:30

Snowpack Observation
Powderhouse

Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Public
12/05/2018 - 13:00

Snowpack Observation
Silver Peak

Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Skier triggered loose dry avalanche (D1) on N aspect, near treeline, ~7,800'. New snow failing on the buried surface hoar with a shovel tilt test. Forecaster
12/06/2018 - 10:00

Snowpack Observation
Powderhouse Peak

Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Widespread surface hoar in open areas. Above the inversion. Professional Observer
12/06/2018 - 11:00

Snowpack Observation
Red Lake Peak

Carson Pass Area
Professional Observer
12/06/2018 - 11:45

Snowpack Observation
Lincoln Ridge

Yuba Pass Area
Fog conditions below 7,700'. Sunny skies above the inversion layer. Rimed surface snow and plenty of snow available on W aspects for future wind transport. Rimed surface snow. Rimed surface snow. Forecaster
12/06/2018 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation
Castle Peak

Donner Summit Area
8-10mm surface hoar in Round Valley at 7900'. Rimmed surface snow above 8000', up to 10mm in size. Forecaster
12/07/2018 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation
West Grouse

Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area
SE aspect below Grouse Rock. 10cm artificial slab created PST 20/100 end on 12/4 SH layer. New surface hoar of 5 to 10 cm seen in West Grouse area. Forecaster
12/07/2018 - 12:30

Snowpack Observation
Tamarack Peak

Mount Rose Area
Very large surface hoar was widespread in the Tamarack Peak area. More surface hoar on in an open area on Tamarack Peak Early season conditions still exist especially at the lower elevations. Forecaster
12/08/2018 - 10:45

Snowpack Observation
Mt. Judah

Donner Summit Area
Surface hoar still present on the summit ridge of Judah indicating that the winds did not get strong enough to destroy it last night. Ski tracks on the windward side of Judah indicating that soft snow is still available for transport if the winds increase. Forecaster
12/08/2018 - 11:30

Snowpack Observation
Castle Peak

Donner Summit Area
Extended column test with no failure, Snow pack was 125cm Surface hoar was seen almost everywhere, except for the most sunny areas. Public
12/08/2018 - 13:00

Snowpack Observation
Elephant's Hump

Carson Pass Area
Professional Observer

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