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
12/28/2019 - 11:15
Snowpack Observation 		King's Realm
Bear Valley Area 		Public
03/07/2014 - 16:00
Snowpack Observation 		Underwood
Bear Valley Area 		Runnels near PoisonCorn on SW aspectRain crust up highRain crust and graupel sandwichCornice Forecaster
12/28/2020 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Wheeler Peak outside Lake Alpine S-SW face
Bear Valley Area 		Public
02/04/2018 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Kings Realm
Bear Valley Area 		Looking at S facing slopes across Mokelumne Canyon. N facing slopes in Kings Realm in the foreground.2 to 5 cm (1 to 2 in) of corn on a S aspect at 8000 ft. by 10:30 amS aspect on the lookers right and N aspect on the left. Photo is from standing at 8000 ft. on the ridge. Forecaster
02/10/2021 - 01:15
Snowpack Observation 		Tragedy Springs
Bear Valley Area 		Misty low level clouds in the morning. Trace of snow and ice in trees. Pit profile@ 8500'. A look at layers below Jan.22nd rain crust. Facets below the Jan. 22nd crust. Facets below the Dec.11th crust. Professional Observer
02/15/2013 - 16:00
Snowpack Observation 		Underwood
Bear Valley Area 		Professional Observer
01/13/2016 - 11:30
Avalanche Observation 		Bards Bowl
Bear Valley Area
Forecaster
12/30/2015 - 12:30
Snowpack Observation 		Mt. Reba/Round Valley
Bear Valley Area 		Public
02/05/2023 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Bear trap basin
Bear Valley Area 		Public
03/04/2017 - 14:10
Avalanche Observation 		Wheeler Ridge
Bear Valley Area
Public
03/29/2014 - 13:05
Snowpack Observation 		Upper Candy Land
Bear Valley Area 		Forecaster
01/16/2011 - 14:00
Snowpack Observation 		Horse Canyon
Bear Valley Area 		Public
01/22/2012 - 14:25
Snowpack Observation 		Poison
Bear Valley Area 		Public
03/04/2012 - 13:30
Snowpack Observation 		King's Realm
Bear Valley Area 		Forecaster
01/15/2010 - 12:45
Snowpack Observation 		Blue Zone
Bear Valley Area 		Forecaster

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