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
02/02/2021 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation
Castle Pass

Donner Summit Area
Public
02/02/2021 - 11:30

Snowpack Observation
Silver Peak

Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Intentional cornice collapse that entrained snow but did not trigger wind slab propagation. A small amount of slab flank can be seen at the top of the far side. Over 1 foot of settlement since the Jan 27-29 storm. Forecaster
02/01/2021 - 14:00

Avalanche Observation
West side of Crater Lake (E facing) by Red Lake Peak

Carson Pass Area
Public
02/01/2021 - 12:30

Avalanche Observation
Mt. Watson

Sawtooth Ridge to Tahoe City
Forecaster
02/01/2021 - 12:00

Avalanche Observation
Pole Creek Drainage

Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Guide

Tahoe Mountain Scho
02/01/2021 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation
Blue Lakes

Carson Pass Area
Professional Observer
02/01/2021 - 01:30

Avalanche Observation
Meiss meadow

Carson Pass Area
Public
01/31/2021 - 14:30

Avalanche Observation
East Side of Emigrant Lake (KW Sidecountry)

Carson Pass Area
Public
01/31/2021 - 14:30

Avalanche Observation
Waterhouse Peak

Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Left Side crown line Upper bed surface and flank on opposite side Looking up at the right side crown Forecaster
01/31/2021 - 13:30

Avalanche Observation
Donner Peak

Donner Summit Area
Guide

Alpenglow Expeditio
01/31/2021 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation
Ophir Creek

Mount Rose Area
Settlement cones around the trees on Chickadee Ridge No results on snowpit tests in upper elevation areas where the snowpack was deeper Weaker facets below the storm snow in a lower (8100 ft) area where the snowpack was very shallow before the storm. Wind affected snow and drifts along the ridge. Forecaster
01/31/2021 - 11:45

Avalanche Observation
Tragedy springs

Carson Pass Area

Avi

Avi
Public
01/31/2021 - 11:00

Snowpack Observation
East Ridge Tamarack Peak

Mount Rose Area
Public
01/31/2021 - 10:45

Snowpack Observation
Tamarack Peak

Mount Rose 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

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