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
01/04/2016 - 21:45

Avalanche Observation
Ward Peak, west face

Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area
Guide

Alpenglow Expeditio
01/04/2016 - 13:00

Snowpack Observation
Jake's Peak

West Shore Area
Professional Observer
01/04/2016 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation
Lincoln Ridge

Yuba Pass Area
Forecaster
01/04/2016 - 10:00

Snowpack Observation
Trimmer Peak

Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Trees still holding snow on their branches near 8500 on Trimmer.Small windslabs cracking on top of old skin track. Professional Observer
01/03/2016 - 13:00

Avalanche Observation
Andesite Peak

Donner Summit Area
Guide

Tahoe Mountain Scho
01/03/2016 - 12:56

Avalanche Observation
Silver Peak - North Ridge

Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Public
01/03/2016 - 12:20

Snowpack Observation
Mt. Tallac

Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay)
Forecaster
01/03/2016 - 11:30

Snowpack Observation
Red Mountain

Donner Summit Area
Forecaster
01/03/2016 - 10:00

Snowpack Observation
Silver Peak

Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Public
01/02/2016 - 14:10

Snowpack Observation
Poop Chute

Donner Summit Area
Educator

Tahoe Mountain Scho
01/02/2016 - 12:45

Snowpack Observation
Trimmer Peak "11's"

Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Snow blowing of the Crystal Range Peaks. Public
01/02/2016 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation
Silver Peak

Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Public
01/02/2016 - 10:15

Avalanche Observation
Carpenter Ridge

Independence Lake Area
Forecaster
01/01/2016 - 13:00

Snowpack Observation
Meiss Meadow

Carson Pass Area
Surface hoar in Meiss Meadow on North Facing slope.Surface hoar and NSFs in Meiss Meadow on North Facing slope.Surface hoar on flat open terrain in Meiss Meadow. Afternoon SW winds were blowing snow at ridgelines. Professional Observer
01/01/2016 - 11:00

Snowpack Observation
Ginny Lake

Mount Rose Area
Forecaster

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