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
12/19/2020 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Tamarack Peak, Relay Ridge
Mount Rose Area 		Small test slope that triggered a wind slab to release. Slab that broke off runs from ski tips towards camera. See shooting cracks near back of skis. Same test slope as first photo, taken by individual on the test slope. Heavily wind affected snow in Hourglass Bowl. We did not ski Hourglass today. Public
12/19/2020 - 11:00
Avalanche Observation 		Charity Valley Creek North
Carson Pass Area 		Public
12/19/2020 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Mt. Lola
Independence Lake Area 		Minor track collapsing into lower snowpack facets, but no significant snowpack collapses in this meadow. Minor amounts of windload from SW winds along ridgetop. Small wind slab at treeline, 5 inches max thickness. Forecaster
12/19/2020 - 09:00
Avalanche Observation 		Stevens Peak
Carson Pass Area 		Public
12/18/2020 - 16:30
Snowpack Observation 		Col between Schallenberger Ridge and Mount Judah
Donner Summit Area 		Public
12/18/2020 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Bear Valley
Bear Valley Area 		Public
12/18/2020 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Silver Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Surface Hoar_close up Surface Hoar Dec 11th Facets Guide
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12/18/2020 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Red Lake area
Carson Pass Area 		Eastern aspect snow pit. In tree line and 75 cm deep Eastern aspect snow pit. In tree line and 75 cm deep Eastern aspect snow pit. In tree line and 75 cm deep North/northwest aspect snow pit. In tree line and 130 cm deep Snow from Dec 11 facet Snow from Dec 11 facet Eastern aspect slope with small dry loose avalanche Public
12/18/2020 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Powderhouse Peak
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Large grain facets remain under the recent storm snow. 2 small whumpfs felt in lower elevation open treed area. More P-tex needed on the rock skis after today Forecaster
12/18/2020 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Blue Lakes
Carson Pass Area 		Professional Observer
12/18/2020 - 10:45
Snowpack Observation 		Elephants Hump
Carson Pass Area 		Widespread surface hoar and graupel. Formation of windslab on west aspect from recent easterly winds. Distinct layers from top to bottom. Various layers of new snow, melt freeze crusts and Dec. 11th PWL , Professional Observer
12/18/2020 - 10:00
Snowpack Observation 		Rubicon Peak
West Shore Area 		Public
12/18/2020 - 08:30
Snowpack Observation 		Hawk's Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Public
12/17/2020 - 14:30
Snowpack Observation 		1k south of the grills
Little Truckee Summit Areas 		Public
12/17/2020 - 11:30
Snowpack Observation 		Silver Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		ECTP-22 on Dec 11 PWL. Northerly below treeline terrain. Light to moderate NE winds scouring start zones and moving snow to SE-S aspects along ridge. SE-S aspects had minimal snow for travel. Forecaster

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