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 - 11:45
Snowpack Observation 		Mount Houghton
Mount Rose Area 		Wind scoured west facing aspect of Tamarack Peak Snow from the Dec 11th facet layer Snow pit dug on a 29 degree slope on east aspect Isolated column post compression test Public
12/27/2020 - 11:45
Avalanche Observation 		Judah
Donner Summit Area 		Guide
Blackbird Mountain Guid
12/27/2020 - 11:30
Snowpack Observation 		Becker Peak
Echo Summit Area 		Public
12/27/2020 - 11:00
Avalanche Observation 		Carpenter Ridge
Independence Lake Area 		Brandon triggered the avalanche 150m behind him when he stepped off his skis while digging a pit on this lower angle slope. Looking down at the debris. The skiers right side of the avalanche. Looking across the avalanche path. Digging into the top of the crown. Coming back out from looking at the crown and bed surface. , Forecaster
12/27/2020 - 10:00
Snowpack Observation 		Incline Lake Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Public
12/27/2020 - 08:45
Avalanche Observation 		Donner ridge area
Donner Summit Area 		Public
12/26/2020 - 17:00
Avalanche Observation 		Webber Peak
Little Truckee Summit Areas 		Climbers right side of the crown looking south. Climber's left side of the crown looking north Some of the debris over rocks and into trees Avalanche bed surface - the crust at the base of the 12/25 snow. The Dec 11th facets are below the lower crust in the picture. Overview of the avalanche Approaching the crown on 12/30 Crown profile on 12/30 Forecaster
12/26/2020 - 14:15
Avalanche Observation 		Nipple peak
Carson Pass Area 		Public
12/26/2020 - 14:00
Snowpack Observation 		Pickett Peak
Woodfords Canyon 		Professional Observer
12/26/2020 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		Hidden Peak
West Shore Area 		Public
12/26/2020 - 13:00
Avalanche Observation 		Just north of bear valley
Little Truckee Summit Areas 		Public
12/26/2020 - 13:00
Avalanche Observation 		Eureka Peak
Outside of the Forecast Area 		Public
12/26/2020 - 12:15
Avalanche Observation 		North of bear meadow, bear valley
Little Truckee Summit Areas 		Public
12/26/2020 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Castle meadow
Donner Summit Area 		Public
12/26/2020 - 11:15
Snowpack Observation 		Carson Pass
Carson Pass Area 		Widespread dendrites and rimmed particles on surface. 25-30cm of new snow in protected areas. Soft windslabs releasing on small terrain features. Pit Profile. Strong winds had completely filled in my skin track while digging my pit. Professional Observer

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