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
01/21/2018 - 16:07

Snowpack Observation
Andesite Peak

Donner Summit Area
Educator

Tahoe Mountain Scho
01/21/2018 - 13:40

Snowpack Observation
Castle Peak NW Face

Donner Summit Area
Public
01/21/2018 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation
Crater Lake

Carson Pass Area
Professional Observer
01/21/2018 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation
Tamarack Peak

Mount Rose Area
Small wind slab triggered by a ski kick on a wind-loaded test slope on the far east ridge of Tamarack Peak.Small wind slab triggered by a ski kick on a wind-loaded test slope on the far east ridge of Tamarack Peak. Forecaster
01/20/2018 - 14:00

Snowpack Observation
Andesite Ridge

Donner Summit Area
Guide

Tahoe Mountain Scho
01/20/2018 - 12:30

Snowpack Observation
Elephant's Hump

Carson Pass Area
Forecaster
01/20/2018 - 11:45

Snowpack Observation
Hourglass Bowl

Mount Rose Area
Public
01/20/2018 - 11:00

Snowpack Observation
National Geographic Bowl, Granite Chief Peak

Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Shooting crack is small windslabWidespread Surface HoarCornice drop results Guide

Alpenglow Expeditio
01/19/2018 - 15:30

Snowpack Observation
Anderson ridge

Donner Summit Area
Public
01/19/2018 - 14:00

Snowpack Observation
Relay Ridge

Mount Rose Area
Shooting CrackLoose Dry Public
01/19/2018 - 12:45

Snowpack Observation
Castle Peak | Andesite Ridge

Donner Summit Area
Minor cracks that barely extend away from my skis on a traditionally wind-loaded test slope on Andesite Peak. Forecaster
01/19/2018 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation
Blue Lakes

Carson Pass Area
Professional Observer
01/19/2018 - 11:00

Snowpack Observation
Incline Lake Peak

Mount Rose Area
Intentionally cracked wind slab along summit ridge near noted lat/long.Another intentionally cracked wind slab along summit ridge near noted lat/long. Forecaster
01/18/2018 - 13:30

Snowpack Observation
Meiss Meadow Saddle

Carson Pass Area
Public
01/18/2018 - 13:00

Snowpack Observation
Black Butte

Carson Pass Area
Professional Observer

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