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
12/27/2020 - 14:00

Snowpack Observation
Bear Valley

Bear Valley Area
Public
01/31/2021 - 10:30

Snowpack Observation
Poison Creek BV

Bear Valley Area
Looking up slope from pit Looking down slope to pit after having skied once Public
02/03/2023 - 14:00

Snowpack Observation
Pacific Valley

Bear Valley Area
Public
12/30/2012 - 10:22

Avalanche Observation
Mt Reba

Bear Valley Area
Public
01/09/2017 - 11:00

Snowpack Observation
Round Valley

Bear Valley Area
Public
02/27/2011 - 14:00

Snowpack Observation
Grouse Canyon (Top of "The Zones"

Bear Valley Area
Public
02/12/2017 - 13:30

Snowpack Observation
Apple Bonkers and Horse Canyon

Bear Valley Area
Wind scouring near ridgetop in NE aspect. Forecaster
02/04/2023 - 15:27

Snowpack Observation
Horse Canyon Ridge

Bear Valley Area
Public
01/13/2023 - 11:30

Snowpack Observation
Round Valley

Bear Valley Area
Public
01/12/2020 - 13:00

Snowpack Observation
Mt. Reba

Bear Valley Area
Wind loading north aspect Wind loading north aspect Cornice on north aspect Public
01/24/2010 - 11:00

Snowpack Observation
Poison Peak

Bear Valley Area
Public
01/29/2010 - 10:40

Snowpack Observation
Top of Blue Zone, Grouse Canyon

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
12/09/2014 - 11:00

Snowpack Observation
Poison Peak

Bear Valley Area
Forecaster
03/04/2017 - 14:10

Avalanche Observation
Wheeler Ridge

Bear Valley Area
Public

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