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
12/16/2019 - 11:30
Snowpack Observation 		Grouse Rock
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		E Wind transport Cornices Rimed surface hoar NW Tree Line 12-15mm surface hoar Professional Observer
12/14/2020 - 09:00
Snowpack Observation 		Grouse Rock
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Educator
Blackbird Mountain Guid
12/03/2012 - 11:10
Snowpack Observation 		Grouse Rocks
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Forecaster
11/23/2018 - 10:30
Snowpack Observation 		Grouse Rock
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Public
03/25/2020 - 18:30
Snowpack Observation 		East of Scott Peak
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Public
02/25/2019 - 13:15
Avalanche Observation 		Stanford Rock
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Public
11/30/2022 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Grouse Rocks
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Brandon looking at the facets under the wind crust in exposed upper elevation terrain. Weak faceted snow existed on the surface near the ridgeline in areas where trees offered any protection from the winds. Soft weak snow also existed under a thin wind crust on an exposed E aspect near the ridgeline. Soft, weak, faceted snow on a shady N aspect in below treeeline terrain. Soft weak snow under a melt freeze crust on a SE aspect. Lenticular clouds and wind indicating the approaching storm. Forecaster
03/22/2012 - 12:45
Snowpack Observation 		Polaris Point
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Forecaster
12/26/2018 - 14:00
Snowpack Observation 		Munchkins Zone - East Bowl
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Looking south down the ridge. Scoured western slopes and small cornices on the eastern slopes Small cornice broke easily after second kick. Cornice break from underneath. Public
12/02/2013 - 12:30
Snowpack Observation 		Barker Peak
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Forecaster
01/04/2021 - 15:00
Snowpack Observation 		Grouse Rock
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		ECTP30 on Dec 11th facets Hand hardness (NE aspect, 7850ft, HS 145) Guide
Tahoe Mountain Scho
01/16/2019 - 11:00
Avalanche Observation 		Hwy. 89 North of Tahoe City
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Forecaster
11/09/2022 - 15:15
Avalanche Observation 		Grouse Rock
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Wind Slab Pocket - ~25' wide w/ a 18"+ crown. Old cornice failure Guide
Alpenglow Expeditio
03/02/2023 - 11:30
Avalanche Observation 		Twin Peaks
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Public
03/27/2014 - 07:35
Avalanche Observation 		Below Grouse Rock
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area
Public

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