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
11/01/2021 - 12:20
Snowpack Observation 		Relay Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Supportable corn on E aspect terrain. 2.5 foot snowpack, stairstep on the left end of the column shows the upper near surface facet layer. Creeks in this area are a mix of open and covered. Forecaster
10/29/2021 - 14:00
Snowpack Observation 		Castle Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Public
10/29/2021 - 09:33
Snowpack Observation 		Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Ski and foot pen in an open area Open creeks and obstacles Public
10/28/2021 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Elephants Graveyard
Carson Pass Area 		Looking down on previous wet avalanche thought to have run on 10/28. Public
10/27/2021 - 14:00
Snowpack Observation 		Andesite Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Cornices above E aspect slopes on summit ridge of Andesite Pk. Cornice collapse and snow wet snow entrainment and roller balls. Free water at the base of the snowpack along the Castle Rd. Forecaster
10/27/2021 - 13:00
Avalanche Observation 		Relay Peak and Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Public
10/27/2021 - 13:00
Avalanche Observation 		Incline Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Public
10/27/2021 - 10:13
Snowpack Observation 		Donner Summit California SnoPark
Donner Summit Area 		Public
10/26/2021 - 17:30
Snowpack Observation 		Tamarack Ridge
Mount Rose Area 		The slushy layer at the base of the snowpack has started to refreeze. Wind transport from the NE winds. NE winds had scoured areas near the ridgeline. Wind scoured surfaces near the ridgleine. Forecaster
10/26/2021 - 15:45
Snowpack Observation 		Tamarack peak
Mount Rose Area 		Public
10/26/2021 - 13:00
Avalanche Observation 		East Face of Fireplug
Mount Rose Area 		Wet Loose avalanche on the east face of Fireplug Public
10/26/2021 - 11:00
Avalanche Observation 		Stevens Peak
Carson Pass Area 		Public
10/26/2021 - 09:00
Snowpack Observation 		Gold Peak (aka Silver Peak West, aka Pk 8426)
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Wind effect on ridge above tree line sun crust from 10/25/21 on SE face Deep unconsolidated snow below tree line Snowpit Public
10/26/2021 - 08:00
Snowpack Observation 		Mount Rose
Mount Rose Area 		Public
10/25/2021 - 17:40
Snowpack Observation 		Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area 		ECTN26 Public

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