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
12/06/2018 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Red Lake Peak
Carson Pass Area 		Professional Observer
12/06/2018 - 10:00
Snowpack Observation 		Powderhouse Peak
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Widespread surface hoar in open areas. Above the inversion. Professional Observer
12/05/2018 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		Silver Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Skier triggered loose dry avalanche (D1) on N aspect, near treeline, ~7,800'. New snow failing on the buried surface hoar with a shovel tilt test. Forecaster
12/05/2018 - 12:30
Snowpack Observation 		Powderhouse
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Public
12/04/2018 - 14:30
Snowpack Observation 		Tamarck Peak East Ridge
Mount Rose Area 		Public
12/04/2018 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Silver Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		10-15mm surface hoar in open areas near and below treeline This type of open below treeline terrain has even distribution of large surface hoar across slope. Forecaster
12/04/2018 - 11:15
Snowpack Observation 		Broken Glass
Mount Rose Area 		Public
12/04/2018 - 03:00
Snowpack Observation 		Thunder Saddle
Carson Pass Area 		Public
12/03/2018 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		Rubicon peak
West Shore Area 		Surface hoar around 7600ft/ NE Looking west into desolation Guide
Tahoe Mountain Scho
12/03/2018 - 12:30
Snowpack Observation 		Mt. Judah
Donner Summit Area 		10 - 15 mm surface hoar was widespread in the Mt. Judah area. IT did start to melt some on slopes with direct sun-exposure later in the day. Cornice pieces and loose dry surface hoar sluffs on Wild Flower Ridge. Cloud cover rolling into the area in the afternoon. Forecaster
12/03/2018 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Red Lake Peak
Carson Pass Area 		Surface Hoar growing on flat terrain near base of Red Lake Peak. Previous skier triggered slide in sun in middle of photo. Natural slide on left of photo and skier triggered slide on far right. Cracking in front of ski tip. Professional Observer
12/03/2018 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Slab Cliffs
Mount Rose Area 		Forecaster
12/03/2018 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Jakes Peak
West Shore Area 		Public
12/02/2018 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		Elephants Hump
Carson Pass Area 		2mm surface hoar found throughout area Loose dry sluffing on a steep test slope Wind slab avalanche with debris covered up by additional snow Forecaster
12/02/2018 - 10:45
Avalanche Observation 		Red Lake Peak - Above Crater Lake
Carson Pass Area 		Just before the avalanche was triggered. The skier that triggered it just did a ski cut and then a few more turns with no reaction other than loose sluff. The avalanche would be triggered on the next 1 or 2 turns. The skier that triggered the avalanche took this photo of the loose dry sluff just before the avalanche was triggered. Avalanche debris field. The path dog legs out of sight to the left. Looking back at the upper path of the avalanche. You can ski where the skier went over the buried rocks but was able to ski to safety. The upper crown is 12-14" and lower crown 24-30". Overview of avalanche crown. The first ski cut is visible as well as where the skier stopped after releasing the loose sluff. 24-30" avalanche crown Upper bowl of Red Lake peak is visible with previous ski tracks. The lower part of the avalanche path is obscured by a small ridge line with trees. Public

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