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
02/05/2021 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation
Hidden Peak

West Shore Area
Wind scoured slopes on the NE side of the summit of Hidden Peak More wind scoured surfaces on NE facing slopes near the summit of Hidden Peak NE winds blowing snow out of the N bowl near the summit of Tallac Signs of snowpack settlement around trees in below treeline terrain. Forecaster
02/04/2021 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation
Elephants Back

Carson Pass Area
Professional Observer
02/04/2021 - 11:45

Avalanche Observation
Deep Creek Peak

Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Public
02/04/2021 - 07:45

Snowpack Observation
Spooner Junction

East Shore Area
Small wind slab on a north/northwest facing pocket of a generally west facing slope. There were several similar isolated slabs on the slope. Public
02/04/2021 - 00:00

Avalanche Observation
Indian Valley

Ebbetts Pass Area
Professional Observer
02/03/2021 - 14:30

Snowpack Observation
Tamarack Lake

Carson Pass Area
Public
02/03/2021 - 12:30

Snowpack Observation
Red Lake Peak

Carson Pass Area
Looking across Hope Valley @ 10:30. Breakable melt freeze crust in lower elevations on sunny aspects. Ski cut wind slab Ski cut wind slab. Pit Profile at 8600'. Wind loaded and effected slope. Professional Observer
02/03/2021 - 11:00

Avalanche Observation
Echo Peak

Echo Summit Area
Natural crown on south ridge of Flagpole Peak Firm crust on a scoured surface at 6600 feet. The approach to Echo has just enough snow to travel on but the snowpack hasn't consolidated enough and manzanita traps wait for the unsuspecting. Photo is less clear than the actual views were but the crown crosses the entire upper bowl of Echo Peak. After undercutting this small north facing slope with a skin track the it easily cracked while skinning across it. Quick look at the snowpack here on a north facing near tree line slope at 7400. Wind slab density change visible with the F hard snow below the 4F hard snow at the surface. Professional Observer
02/03/2021 - 11:00

Avalanche Observation
Upper Pole Creek

Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Large avalanche observed first on Feb. 3, Upper Pole Creek, NE aspect, ~8400' Guide

Alpenglow Expeditio
02/03/2021 - 11:00

Avalanche Observation
Lincoln Ridge

Yuba Pass Area
Intentional cornice collapse triggering stubborn wind slab. Ongoing drifting/blowing snow Testpit in wind loaded terrain with ECTP-12 on wind slab. New settlement of storm snow. Forecaster
02/03/2021 - 10:45

Avalanche Observation
Jake's

West Shore Area
Avalanche on the east face of Jake's as seen from the road. Public
02/03/2021 - 10:00

Avalanche Observation
Watson Peak

Sawtooth Ridge to Tahoe City
Public
02/03/2021 - 10:00

Avalanche Observation
Lincoln Peak

Donner Summit Area
Public
02/03/2021 - 08:30

Avalanche Observation
Andesite Peak

Donner Summit Area
Checking out the soft snow this wind slab failed on. Skier triggered avalanche on a wind-loaded test slope. Skier triggered shooting cracks on the wind-loaded test slope before it avalanched. Soft (fist hard) snow below the dense (1 finger hard) wind slab. Skier triggered cornice failure on a test slope. Small settlement cracks in sheltered below treeline terrain. Forecaster
02/02/2021 - 13:30

Snowpack Observation
Powderhouse

Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Educator

Lake Tahoe Community College - Wilderness Educati

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