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
12/12/2015 - 13:35

Snowpack Observation
Deep Creek, N aspect

Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
.5-1cm surface hoar formation Public
01/15/2017 - 09:40

Snowpack Observation
Little Truckee Summit

Independence Lake Area
Forecaster
12/02/2009 - 10:30

Snowpack Observation
Tamarack Peak-East Ridge

Mount Rose Area
Professional Observer
04/01/2012 - 08:32

Snowpack Observation
flagpole

Echo Summit Area
Public
01/04/2010 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation
Desolation Wilderness

Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay)
Professional Observer
12/27/2012 - 14:00

Snowpack Observation
Near Hwy 40/Rainbow bridge

Donner Summit Area
Public
12/21/2015 - 10:30

Snowpack Observation
Tamarack Peak

Mount Rose Area
Forecaster
01/24/2017 - 00:00

Snowpack Observation
Trimmer Peak

Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Forecaster
01/31/2010 - 13:30

Snowpack Observation
Donner Summit

Donner Summit Area
Professional Observer
02/05/2013 - 12:30

Snowpack Observation
Porcupine Ridge

Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Professional Observer
01/29/2017 - 15:00

Snowpack Observation
Andesite Ridge

Donner Summit Area
scouring from E wind looking south from Andesite PeakSurface hoar near skin track to Castle Pass Guide

Tahoe Mountain Scho
03/17/2010 - 11:00

Snowpack Observation
Incline Lake Peak Area

Mount Rose Area
Professional Observer
12/19/2009 - 15:30

Snowpack Observation
Rubicon Peak

West Shore Area
, Forecaster
01/01/2016 - 13:00

Snowpack Observation
Meiss Meadow

Carson Pass Area
Surface hoar in Meiss Meadow on North Facing slope.Surface hoar and NSFs in Meiss Meadow on North Facing slope.Surface hoar on flat open terrain in Meiss Meadow. Afternoon SW winds were blowing snow at ridgelines. Professional Observer
02/05/2017 - 12:20

Snowpack Observation
Waterhouse Peak

Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Snow that had been redistributed by the wind.Sastrugi and blowing snow near peak. Professional Observer

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