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
03/11/2018 - 14:00
Snowpack Observation 		Powderhouse
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Professional Observer
03/11/2018 - 12:30
Avalanche Observation 		Nat Geo, Granite Chief Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Surface Hoar Rounding Facets, North Aspect, 8300' Loose Dry avalanche in Nat Geo Guide
Alpenglow Expeditio
03/11/2018 - 11:30
Snowpack Observation 		Chickadee Ridge
Mount Rose Area 		Public
03/11/2018 - 08:00
Snowpack Observation 		Wildflower Ridge
Donner Summit Area 		Public
03/11/2018 - 01:00
Snowpack Observation 		Elephants Hump
Carson Pass Area 		Mid level cloud cover from 7000' to 8000' from Homewood through South Lake Tahoe at 1pm. Limited roller balls on sun exposed NE aspects in late morning hours. Forecaster
03/10/2018 - 15:15
Snowpack Observation 		Snowshed Wall
Donner Summit Area 		Runnels Heavy snow at times Educator
Tahoe Mountain Scho
03/10/2018 - 15:00
Snowpack Observation 		Upper Shirley Canyon
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		facets located 160cm depth Public
03/10/2018 - 15:00
Snowpack Observation 		Silverado
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Public
03/10/2018 - 14:00
Snowpack Observation 		Becker Peak
Echo Summit Area 		Professional Observer
03/10/2018 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		E Bowl Relay Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Public
03/10/2018 - 11:15
Snowpack Observation 		lower Hawk's Peak, Tahoe Donner Nordic area
Donner Summit Area 		Public
03/10/2018 - 10:15
Snowpack Observation 		Negro Canyon
Mount Rose Area 		These once faceted snow grains have now become large rounded grains. Obvious runnel indicating drainage in the snowpack. Forecaster
03/09/2018 - 15:00
Snowpack Observation 		Lower Tram Ridge, Shirley Canyon
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Guide
Alpenglow Expeditio
03/09/2018 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Slab Cliffs
Mount Rose Area 		Forecaster
03/08/2018 - 14:00
Snowpack Observation 		Mt. Lola
Independence Lake Area 		At 8400', N aspect, HS=340cm, facet layer buried 150cm down. Cold unconsolidated snow existed at 8400' on N aspects. Forecaster

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