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
01/12/2020 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		Mt. Reba
Bear Valley Area 		Wind loading north aspect Wind loading north aspect Cornice on north aspect Public
01/12/2020 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Incline Lake Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Wind scoured snow in below treeline terrain Variety of firm exposed crusts throughout this area due to wind and/or sun. Forecaster
01/12/2020 - 02:00
Snowpack Observation 		Talking Mtn
Echo Summit Area 		released wind slab over trigger Public
01/11/2020 - 17:00
Avalanche Observation 		Wildflower Ridge / Mt. Judah
Donner Summit Area 		D2 wind slab avalanche on the E face of Judah Wind slab avalanche on Wildflower Ridge Forecaster
01/11/2020 - 12:30
Snowpack Observation 		Wild flower Ridge
Donner Summit Area 		Public
01/11/2020 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Becker/Talking Cirque
Echo Summit Area 		Professional Observer
01/11/2020 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Andesite Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Skier triggered shooting crack on an ENE facing wind loaded test slope. 10 to 12 in. deep wind slab on a wind loaded test slope. Signs of wind transport in exposed near and above treeline terrain. Forecaster
01/11/2020 - 11:45
Snowpack Observation 		Tamarack Pk/Galena Cr
Mount Rose Area 		PST with artificial 10 cm load ready to test. Clean propagation. Signs of mixed scouring and drifting. Open areas previously scoured by NE winds. Forecaster
01/10/2020 - 12:45
Snowpack Observation 		Stoney Ridge/Meeks Ridge
West Shore Area 		Forecaster
01/10/2020 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Granite Lake
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay) 		About 1cm of new snow with 3 mm graupel mixed in. Professional Observer
01/10/2020 - 07:00
Snowpack Observation 		Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Shooting cracks in obvious wind slab at top of Proletariat Blowing snow and new wind drifts near summit of Tamarack Small cornice formation on SSW aspect of Tamarack summit approach Cracking in small wind slab on SSW aspect of Tamarack summit approach Public
01/09/2020 - 11:30
Avalanche Observation 		Castle Peak/Andesite Peak
Donner Summit Area 		New wind slabs failing on Jan 4 crust. Small D1 wind slab on E aspect Shooting cracks in wind loaded terrain Small loose dry sluffing. Low level clouds with periods of very light snow. Forecaster
01/08/2020 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		Mount Judah
Donner Summit Area 		Professional Observer
01/08/2020 - 12:45
Avalanche Observation 		Silver Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
One of 5 intentionally triggered D1 wind slabs in near treeline terrain.
Another of 5 intentionally triggered D1 wind slabs in near treeline terrain.
 Forecaster
01/08/2020 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Mt. Judah
Donner Summit Area 		Guide
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