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
02/16/2017 - 13:17
Snowpack Observation 		1/2 way up Powderhouse
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Wandering crust below 70cm Rain CrustSlope angleRain Crust @70cm from topPit aspect and coordinatesSlope where snowpit was dug (past dead tree in pic) , Public
02/20/2021 - 14:36
Avalanche Observation 		1/4 mile north of mt Lola
Little Truckee Summit Areas 		Public
01/18/2020 - 18:30
Snowpack Observation 		1/4 mile south of Bear Meadow 7800ft
Independence Lake Area 		Level 1 moto instructor Bear Meadow snow pit Bear Meadow location of snow pit Public
01/14/2010 - 12:01
Avalanche Observation 		1/4 mile SW of Stevens Peak
Carson Pass Area
Public
12/17/2020 - 14:30
Snowpack Observation 		1k south of the grills
Little Truckee Summit Areas 		Public
01/23/2022 - 23:30
Snowpack Observation 		1mile N of Mt Lola
Little Truckee Summit Areas 		Boot penetration of ~10" and rounding surface hoar on sheltered N aspect at 6,600". Ski Penetration of ~2" on N aspect. Wind and solar effect on S aspect at 8,400'. Minor snow softening at 11:30. Shovel tilt test. Finger pointing to buried surface hoar. Zoomed in image of buried surface. Old persistent slab avalanche. Crown extensively filled in. Debris piles visible in trees below. Alternate view of old persistent slab avalanche crown. Public
01/16/2019 - 13:00
Avalanche Observation 		2.5k west of peak 8740
Independence Lake Area 		Test slope avalanche on small wind loaded cornice Shooting crack from snowmobile ski tip Shooting crack from snowmobile track Public
02/15/2013 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		2nd Creek
Mount Rose Area 		Professional Observer
01/27/2017 - 16:00
Snowpack Observation 		3rd drainage north of "Peak 9614", S of Monument Peak
Outside of the Forecast Area 		Variable wind affected & consolidated powder looking S at ridgeDebris field looking back up drainage skied. Public
12/26/2017 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		400 m WSW of Deep Creek Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Guide
Donner Summit Avalanche Semina
01/10/2016 - 15:00
Avalanche Observation 		4th of July Area
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area
Public
01/06/2015 - 20:00
Snowpack Observation 		7600' South Juda
Donner Summit Area 		Public
12/07/2010 - 10:50
Snowpack Observation 		900 m NE of Rose Knob Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Board of Directors
03/04/2018 - 19:00
Avalanche Observation 		About 100 feet down from the bowl at the top of ‘elevens’ on Trimmer
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Public
03/27/2016 - 11:00
Avalanche Observation 		Above Black Wall
Donner Summit Area
Public

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