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
04/20/2018 - 11:30

Avalanche Observation
Red Lake Peak

Carson Pass Area
Public
01/19/2019 - 12:30

Snowpack Observation
~30 meters SW of Lake Mary

Donner Summit Area
Public
02/07/2021 - 11:30

Snowpack Observation
Elephant's Back

Carson Pass Area
Public
01/18/2020 - 12:30

Snowpack Observation
Red Lake Peak

Carson Pass Area
Public
01/18/2023 - 12:20

Avalanche Observation
Mt Rose as seen from Galena Peak

Mount Rose Area
Public
02/25/2022 - 10:15

Snowpack Observation
Polaris Point

Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area
F to 4F+ hard slab over 1 cm 1F- mf crust on top of F hard old near surface facets. ECTN-13 on top of facet layer. PST 25/100 SF along the top of the old near surface facet layer. Forecaster
11/30/2018 - 13:30

Snowpack Observation
Grouse

Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area
Public
01/24/2019 - 13:00

Snowpack Observation
Waterhouse Peak

Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Cold snow with tree drippings on N aspects below treeline. Most prominent below 8,000'. Exposed rain cust visible above treeline in the distance on Steven's Pk, Red Lake Pk, and beyond. Cornices eroded by NE winds along the summit ridge. 1 cm melt freeze crust on S aspect at 9,490' Public
02/12/2021 - 07:30

Avalanche Observation
Small chute in Tamarack zone - "Dick's Crack"

Mount Rose Area
Public
01/20/2020 - 10:15

Snowpack Observation
Horse Canyon

Bear Valley Area
Horse Canyon Pit Public
01/19/2023 - 14:00

Avalanche Observation
Highway 50 road observations

Echo Summit Area
Public
03/02/2022 - 11:00

Snowpack Observation
Rose Knob Peak

Mount Rose Area
Tiny wet loose avalanche intentionally triggered by ski cut on micro NE aspect of greater E aspect terrain at around 8,600'. Roller balls and pinwheels intentionally triggered on E aspect terrain around 8,200' Impressive section of fractured and collapsed cornices. Dwindling snowcover below 7,800' on SE aspect terrain. Increasing cloud cover over Lake Tahoe ahead of the slowly approaching storm system for tomorrow night. Forecaster
12/03/2018 - 12:30

Snowpack Observation
Mt. Judah

Donner Summit Area
10 - 15 mm surface hoar was widespread in the Mt. Judah area. IT did start to melt some on slopes with direct sun-exposure later in the day. Cornice pieces and loose dry surface hoar sluffs on Wild Flower Ridge. Cloud cover rolling into the area in the afternoon. Forecaster
01/31/2019 - 11:30

Snowpack Observation
Castle Peak

Donner Summit Area
Professional Observer
02/13/2021 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation
Meiss

Carson Pass Area
Professional Observer

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