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
01/21/2019 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Intense snow transport on ridges, peak, and even below treeline from strong NW/N winds Small wind loaded test slopes in near treeline terrain did not signs of wind slab propagation Limited cracking on small wind loaded features. Forecaster
01/21/2019 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Hidden Peak
West Shore Area 		Wind created surface textures on near the summit of Hidden Peak Small cracking on a wind-loaded test slope. Surface hoar buried about 4 ft. below the surface. Forecaster
01/21/2019 - 10:45
Snowpack Observation 		Powderhouse Peak
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Minimal signs of settlement, just a few cracks around trees. Widespread sastrugi in top 200-300 feet of elevation above and below tree line. Above tree line small test slopes showed moderate crack propagation. Small wind slab. Professional Observer
01/21/2019 - 10:30
Snowpack Observation 		Rubicon Peak
West Shore Area 		Public
01/20/2019 - 12:30
Snowpack Observation 		Freemont Camp - Heavenly Ski Area
East Shore Area 		Public
01/20/2019 - 11:30
Snowpack Observation 		Carson Pass
Carson Pass Area 		Scoured surfaces on the windward aspects. A mix of new snow on crusts and exposed crusts on leeward slopes. Forecaster
01/20/2019 - 02:30
Snowpack Observation 		ASI windlip
Donner Summit Area 		Public
01/19/2019 - 12:30
Snowpack Observation 		Trimmer Peak
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Localized cracking on wind features Public
01/19/2019 - 12:30
Snowpack Observation 		~30 meters SW of Lake Mary
Donner Summit Area 		Public
01/19/2019 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		English Mountain
Independence Lake Area 		Roller balls on the west side of Jackson Meadows Reservoir from rain on snow. Small crown from wet snow avalanche near noted lat/long. Another small crown from wet snow avalanche near noted lat/long. Fog and light rain on NE side of English Mtn. Forecaster
01/19/2019 - 11:45
Snowpack Observation 		Mt. Rose
Mount Rose Area 		Public
01/19/2019 - 11:15
Snowpack Observation 		Chief Creek drainage
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		buried surface hoar propagation saw test (pst 20/130 end) Snowpack settlement Guide
Alpenglow Expeditio
01/18/2019 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		Incline Lake Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Small natural cornice failure with small wind slab avalanche. Large and fragile cornices along ridgeline. Pointing to buried surface hoar down 140cm from surface. Large surface hoar under the DT that failed. Forecaster
01/18/2019 - 12:30
Snowpack Observation 		Powderhouse
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Public
01/18/2019 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Near Frog Lake
Carson Pass Area 		Settlement cone present first thing in the morning. Crown from a natural avalanche during storm. Several cornices were pulling away and revealing cracks. Down 70 cms adjacent to the old crown, 5-10mm surface hoar crystals. Around noon a wet fog rolled through coating everything in rain droplets. Professional Observer

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