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
01/02/2020 - 14:30

Snowpack Observation
Castle Peak

Donner Summit Area
Public
01/02/2020 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation
Donner Peak

Donner Summit Area
Public
01/02/2020 - 11:00

Snowpack Observation
Relay Peak

Mount Rose Area
Thin rain crust under a half inch of new snow at 8,500'. Breakable rain crust scoured of any new snow on SW aspect at 8,600'. Minor blowing snow with more downslope saltation than slab deposition at 9,700'. Forecaster
01/01/2020 - 14:00

Snowpack Observation
Donner Ridge/Sunrise Bowl

Donner Summit Area
Breakable rain crust on Donner Ridge Forecaster
01/01/2020 - 13:00

Snowpack Observation
Waterhouse Peak

Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Public
01/01/2020 - 12:15

Snowpack Observation
Peak 9008

Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
The wet surface snow produced easy roller balls. A light rain fell during the late morning up to 9000. Excellent glopping conditions between 8000-9000 feet. Professional Observer
01/01/2020 - 10:30

Snowpack Observation
Galena Peak

Mount Rose Area
Pinwheels near the road cut Rollerballs off ski track Public
01/01/2020 - 09:30

Snowpack Observation
Castle Peak

Donner Summit Area
Public
01/01/2020 - 01:30

Snowpack Observation
Incline peak

Mount Rose Area
Public
12/31/2019 - 10:30

Snowpack Observation
Castle Peak

Donner Summit Area
Wind scouring on numerous aspects at and above treeline. Small 4 inch thick hard wind slab failure on NW aspect test slope. Forecaster
12/30/2019 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation
Tamarack Junction

Carson Pass Area
Professional Observer
12/30/2019 - 10:45

Snowpack Observation
Mt. Judah

Donner Summit Area
Dense fog throughout the morning hours with limited visibility.  Small shooting cracks in wind loaded terrain. 4'' reactive wind slab newly formed from the NE winds.  W aspect at 8000' just off ridgeline. Reactive cornices that were built out from yesterdays SW wind event.  8-12'' deep. E bowl of Judah wind scoured by the NE winds. Forecaster
12/30/2019 - 09:00

Snowpack Observation
Mt. Judah

Donner Summit Area
Public
12/30/2019 - 01:45

Snowpack Observation
Silver Peak

Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Public
12/29/2019 - 13:00

Snowpack Observation
Meadow Lake

Independence Lake Area
Public

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