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
01/31/2021 - 02:30

Avalanche Observation
Red Mountain

Independence Lake Area
Public
01/30/2021 - 15:45

Snowpack Observation
Silver Peak Sub-ridge

Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Public
01/30/2021 - 15:30

Avalanche Observation
Mt Rose Wilderness

Mount Rose Area
Public
01/30/2021 - 15:30

Avalanche Observation
Mt Rose Wilderness

Mount Rose Area
Public
01/30/2021 - 13:00

Avalanche Observation
Elephants Back main bowl

Carson Pass Area
Public
01/30/2021 - 11:45

Snowpack Observation
Meiss Lake Ridge

Carson Pass Area
Meiss Lake Ridge Cornice Public
01/30/2021 - 11:30

Snowpack Observation
Trimmer Peak

Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
First sign of wind effect near ridgeline. Small windslab on ski cut near the summit. Pit profile@ 9200' Professional Observer
01/30/2021 - 11:30

Snowpack Observation
Shirley Canyon

Sawtooth Ridge to Tahoe City
Guide

Alpenglow Expeditio
01/30/2021 - 11:30

Avalanche Observation
Tamarack - Broken glass

Mount Rose Area
Public
01/30/2021 - 11:15

Snowpack Observation
Mt. Rose Trail to Tamarack Peak

Mount Rose Area
Public
01/30/2021 - 11:00

Snowpack Observation
Waterhouse Peak

Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Interesting snow formation at top of Waterhouse. Looks like a prevailing southern wind, combined with some swirling at the peak, shaped the snow here into a wave shape. Public
01/30/2021 - 10:30

Avalanche Observation
Blue Lake

Carson Pass Area
Public
01/30/2021 - 10:15

Avalanche Observation
south east face Relay peak

Mount Rose Area
Public
01/30/2021 - 10:00

Avalanche Observation
Castle/Basin

Donner Summit Area
Wide propagating avalanche, mostly filled in. Close up of filled in crown below Castle Summit. Another wide propagating crown between Castle and Basin. Mid slope crowns, appearing connected. Settlement cracks around trees. Wind affect on SW face of Castle, giving it the surreal appearance of a crevassed glacier. Forecaster
01/30/2021 - 10:00

Snowpack Observation
Thompson Peak

Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Old crowns, partially buried, approximately 8" tall. Wet loose activity observed on steep SE slope around 12:30pm. Public

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