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
04/01/2023 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Deep Creek
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		View into Pole Creek with mostly cloudy skies by midday. ECTN on wind slab 6-8'' deep. Soft snow available for wind transport at ridgeline at 8000'. Cornices along ridgeline to Deep Creek Peak. Forecaster
04/29/2020 - 10:30
Snowpack Observation 		Mt. Judah
Donner Summit Area 		Suncups on all aspects and elevations. Thin high cloud cover. Snowpack rapidly melting Forecaster
04/10/2021 - 10:00
Snowpack Observation 		Elephant's Back
Carson Pass Area 		Street shoes would have done just fine today, as boot penetration was never more than 1" until our departure at 11am. Lots of texture in the snow surface from previous tracks, wind, and early stage sun cupping. Winnemucca Lake had some refrozen meltwater on the surface. Our sunny descent route still had plenty of snow, but connected options are becoming limited. Creek banks eroding, but still crossable where we needed to. There were even some geese in this meadow! Professional Observer
12/03/2022 - 15:30
Snowpack Observation 		Tahoe Meadows
Mount Rose Area 		Public
11/29/2018 - 11:30
Snowpack Observation 		Castle Peak
Donner Summit Area 		High intensity wind loading at ridge top above treeline. High intensity wind loading at ridge top above treeline. Minor skier triggered cracking of newly formed wind slabs. Forecaster
12/01/2019 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		Incline lake
Mount Rose Area 		Public
04/06/2023 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Angora Peak
Echo Summit Area 		Absolutely gigantic cornices on Echo Peak Shallow warming on a steep SE slope at 11:00AM. Soft not quite corn on the surface over a firm crust skied well On a more easterly aspect there was impressive evidence of previous avalanche activity. The most roller ball activity we observed was on a NE slope around 1:45pm. Looking back towards Desolation and the coverage is very impressive. Professional Observer
11/18/2020 - 07:30
Snowpack Observation 		Donner ridge.
Donner Summit Area 		Public
04/26/2021 - 13:55
Avalanche Observation 		Stevens Peak
Carson Pass Area 		Public
12/04/2022 - 13:45
Avalanche Observation 		Fireplug
Mount Rose Area 		Public
12/03/2018 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Jakes Peak
West Shore Area 		Public
12/05/2019 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		Indian Valley
Ebbetts Pass Area 		Sunnier than expected in the Blue Lakes area. Due to sun and above freezing temps snow was melting from trees. 150 cms of snow on a shady slope at the edge of Indian Valley Professional Observer
04/10/2023 - 12:30
Snowpack Observation 		SE Shore
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Public
11/22/2020 - 09:00
Snowpack Observation 		Donner Ridge
Donner Summit Area 		Public
10/25/2021 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Grouse Rock
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Public

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