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
11/14/2021 - 14:32
Snowpack Observation 		Red lake peak
Carson Pass Area 		Sun crust Breakable crust Shark bite Guide
Blackbird Mountain Guid
11/13/2021 - 11:30
Snowpack Observation 		Mt. Tallac
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay) 		Looking south at the north facing slopes of South Bowl on Tallac. Looking west from near the Tallac summit at the Crystal Range. Looking down North Bowl on Tallac. Professional Observer
11/13/2021 - 09:00
Snowpack Observation 		Elephant's Back
Carson Pass Area 		Sunshine and rockfall Thin coverage on the approach Public
11/12/2021 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		East Ridge of Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area 		ECTN below the old rain crust on a developing layer of weaker snow Breakable crust on shaded aspects Soft wet surface snow on sunny aspects Lots of exposed bushes, areas of dirt, and creeks Clouds iand fog indicating inversion conditions until about 11am. Forecaster
11/10/2021 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Castle Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Well bonded snowpack with no layers of concern at this point. Rain runnels up to 8000'. Many open water areas and flowing creeks. Castle Valley Road has thin snow coverage and quickly melting out. Forecaster
11/10/2021 - 08:20
Snowpack Observation 		Thunder Mountain
Carson Pass Area 		Public
11/09/2021 - 15:26
Snowpack Observation 		Elephants back
Carson Pass Area 		26 cm of new snow Leeward side snow deposits Windward side minimal snow Yesterdays ice skating rink pre storm Guide
Blackbird Mountain Guid
11/09/2021 - 15:00
Avalanche Observation 		Peak 8620'
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Looking up to crown line Crown and run. Looking downslope, avalanche ran 400'. Cohesive firm snowpack adjacent to avalanche. P to I hard layering. Wind slab off of ridge with ^ shape propagation Looking South to Barker Peak and Barker Pass Forecaster
11/09/2021 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		Elephants Back
Carson Pass Area 		Professional Observer
11/09/2021 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Small whumpfing noise on N aspect @9200' CT's with sudden collapse results on faceted layer. Snowpit location with new snow visible above line and old faceted snow below Rain Crust line. Forecaster
11/08/2021 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		Porthole Gap
Carson Pass Area 		Professional Observer
11/07/2021 - 11:49
Snowpack Observation 		Tamarack peak
Mount Rose Area 		Public
11/05/2021 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Elephant's Hump
Carson Pass Area 		Examining the snow below Elephant's Hump. Snow height and structure. Elephant's Back Elephant's Back and Roundtop Frog Lake and the dry southern slopes of Red Lake Peak Lake Winnemucca Professional Observer
11/03/2021 - 11:15
Snowpack Observation 		Tamarack Peak - Far East Ridge
Mount Rose Area 		Developing near surface facet layer that gave CT-4 SC results. Shaded terrain where a hand pit and CT gave structure and sudden collapse CT result similar to pit location. Location of shaded terrain where a hand pit and CT gave structure and sudden collapse CT result similar to pit location. Warm day at elevation with robust inversion clouds still holding over Lake Tahoe at midday. Forecaster
11/02/2021 - 11:50
Snowpack Observation 		Castle Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Castle Rd at the gate. 2 feet of snow here a week ago. Snowcover improved above 7,400'. Forecaster

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