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
03/06/2023 - 11:00
Avalanche Observation 		East Bowl of Jakes
West Shore Area 		Public
03/25/2020 - 10:00
Avalanche Observation 		Deep creek
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Public
02/28/2021 - 16:20
Snowpack Observation 		Elephant’s Hump
Carson Pass Area 		Cracks on Elephant’s Hump Wind blown hard crust on Elephant’s Hump Public
04/13/2022 - 14:00
Snowpack Observation 		Rubicon
West Shore Area 		Public
03/14/2018 - 13:45
Snowpack Observation 		Powderhouse Peak
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Skier triggered shooting crack on a wind-loaded NE facing test slope near 9000 ft. Small skier triggered wind slab on a N facing wind-loaded test slope near 9200 ft. Forecaster
03/20/2019 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area 		New snow became sticky when the sun came out with small roller balls. Up to 6'' wind slabs showed minor cracking in the most wind loaded areas. Thick high cloud cover existed throughout the morning hours. Periods of sun with blue skies started around 1pm. Forecaster
03/11/2023 - 12:45
Snowpack Observation 		North Lake of the Woods
Little Truckee Summit Areas 		Public
03/27/2020 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Squaw Ridge
Carson Pass Area 		Professional Observer
03/07/2021 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Stoney Ridge
West Shore Area 		Small pinwheels and roller balls triggered by a ski cut on an E facing slope at 11 am ECTN on the softer snow between the 2 crusts near the surface Wind affected snow near the ridge Forecaster
04/19/2022 - 11:30
Snowpack Observation 		Andesite Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Wind slab failure triggered by a ski kick on an E-ENE facing test slope. Skier triggered wind-slab failure on a wind-loaded test slope. Skier triggered shooting cracks on a wind-loaded test slope. About 6 inches of new snow on top of a thin melt freeze crust with a deep layer of wet snow below it. Minor cracking around my skis in sheltered terrain. Forecaster
03/18/2018 - 13:30
Avalanche Observation 		E Shoulder of Mt Rose
Mount Rose Area 		Settlement at base of trees on ENE exposure Warm wet surface snow with small roller balls at 9800' SE exposure Old crown at 8500' E exposure 30 deg with convexity View of Mt Houghton slab as seen from Mt Rose Public
03/24/2019 - 10:00
Snowpack Observation 		Tamarack Peak/Fireplug
Mount Rose Area 		loose wet slides on fireplug Public
03/14/2023 - 14:20
Avalanche Observation 		Carson Pass Area
Carson Pass Area 		Public
03/29/2020 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		E-ridge of Tamarack
Mount Rose Area 		Some cracking in the new snow on top of a firm/MF surface on a S-facing slope Graupel accumulation A quick burst of heavier snowfall; coverage low with rocks/grass poking out in S-facing scoured areas Quick hand pit on a S-facing slope in area with breakable crust. Boot pen through both crusts, ski pen just cracking top crust. Soft, cold snow (F to 4F) above, between, and below the crusts. Public
03/10/2021 - 13:30
Snowpack Observation 		Meiss Meadows
Carson Pass Area 		Public

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