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
02/07/2019 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		The Nipple
Carson Pass Area 		Professional Observer
02/07/2019 - 08:00
Snowpack Observation 		Shirley Canyon
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Surface hoar developing on north facing aspect at ~7500' Public
02/06/2019 - 14:00
Snowpack Observation 		Shirley Canyon
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Public
02/06/2019 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		Blackwood Ridge
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Signs of storm snow settlement, approaching 10 inches in some areas. Signs of previous wind transport near treeline. Wind loaded features that were unreactive to skier weight. Forecaster
02/06/2019 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Snowboard Bowl
Carson Pass Area 		Professional Observer
02/06/2019 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Centerville Peak
East Shore Area 		Old avalanche debris from a cornice fall that was partially covered by new snow Deep and soft new snow Evidence of partially buried avalanche debris is highlighted Snow coverage near 5,400 ft elevation in the Carson Valley Public
02/06/2019 - 10:00
Snowpack Observation 		Flagpole Peak
Echo Summit Area 		Avalanche debris from a previous slide was buried under about a foot of soft snow. Minor wind effect observed at the saddle near the summit. Snow was still very soft. Some trees at the summit ridge still held snow despite previous wind and current direct sun. Tree wells were deep. Professional Observer
02/05/2019 - 15:00
Snowpack Observation 		Duane Bliss
East Shore Area 		Professional Observer
02/05/2019 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		Rubicon Peak
West Shore Area 		Public
02/05/2019 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Sierra Crest above Bradley Hut
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Educator
Donner Summit Avalanche Semina
02/05/2019 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Jakes Peak
West Shore Area 		About an inch of settlement crack around trees. 15 cm wind slab at treeline. Ski pen thigh deep. Wind pillow above NE aspect terrain at the summit. Ski cut in wind pillow near summit with no wind slab failure. Convective cell snowing out over Lake Tahoe. Forecaster
02/05/2019 - 11:30
Snowpack Observation 		Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Skier triggered shooting cracks propgated about 20 ft from the front and back of my skis on a wind-loaded test slope. Partly cloudy to mostly sunny skies by midday over the Mt. Rose area. Forecaster
02/05/2019 - 09:30
Avalanche Observation 		Davis Creek
Mount Rose Area 		Avalanche below the drawn arrow. Crown with ski/snowboard tracks entering. Drawn arrows pointing to two tracks. Holes from minimal partial burials (circled). View from toe of debris. Crown refilled by 6 inches of storm snow. Entrance tracks faintly visible from upper right. Looking down right flank. Forecaster
02/05/2019 - 01:00
Avalanche Observation 		Crag Peak
West Shore Area 		Crown line visible mid slope on Crag Peak. Seen from Jakes Peak View into Desolation Wilderness and Dicks Peak. Some avalanche activity could be made out in the distance but most was covered up by additional snow. Forecaster
02/04/2019 - 12:30
Snowpack Observation 		Incline Lake Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Forecaster

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