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
12/13/2019 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Incline Lake Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Cracking in a new 6 inch think wind slab at midday. More wind slab cracking at midday. Forecaster
04/20/2023 - 09:00
Snowpack Observation 		Maggies Peak
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay) 		Public
12/08/2020 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		Mt Judah
Donner Summit Area 		70cm HS with growing surface faceted layer under crust at 8100' NE aspect bad photo but crust breaks and slides easily on top of upper faceted layer weak dry faceted snow in upper near surface layer wild surface conditions on exposed SE aspect at 8200' Public
11/28/2021 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		Elephants Back
Carson Pass Area 		Mixed trail of snow and dirt. Flowing drainages throughout the tour. Melt freeze crust on the surface. Pit profile Thinning snowpack looking towards Blue Lakes from Elephants Back Looking out towards Meiss Meadow. Professional Observer
12/11/2022 - 13:00
Avalanche Observation 		Sunflower Mountain
Outside of the Forecast Area 		Public
12/15/2018 - 09:30
Snowpack Observation 		Trimmer Peak
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Small wind slabs in below tree line areas Long shooting crack in near treeline area. About 300' down from ridge. Public
12/16/2019 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Cinder Cone
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		You can see the skier on a little pitch lookers right that triggered it For a better view of the surroundings, to show location Public
04/27/2023 - 11:00
Avalanche Observation 		Mt Judah
Donner Summit Area 		Guide
Tahoe Mountain Scho
12/13/2020 - 13:30
Snowpack Observation 		Andesite Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Public
12/06/2021 - 14:30
Snowpack Observation 		Castle Pass
Donner Summit Area 		Guide
Outdoor Adventure Cl
12/14/2022 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Blue Lakes
Carson Pass Area 		Professional Observer
12/18/2018 - 10:15
Avalanche Observation 		Shirley Canyon
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Shooting Crack Small windslab avalanche Guide
Alpenglow Expeditio
12/21/2019 - 02:00
Snowpack Observation 		judah billboards
Donner Summit Area 		Educator
Alpine Skills International (AS
12/16/2020 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Stoney Ridge
West Shore Area 		Decent coverage in the Stoney Ridge area, but there are still lots of large rocks present. Lower elevation snowpit. You can see the 2 crusts in the pit wall. the worriesome weak layer is below the lower crust. Forecaster
12/14/2021 - 01:01
Avalanche Observation 		Relay Ridgeline
Mount Rose Area 		Public

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