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
01/04/2021 - 15:00
Snowpack Observation 		Grouse Rock
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		ECTP30 on Dec 11th facets Hand hardness (NE aspect, 7850ft, HS 145) Guide
Tahoe Mountain Scho
11/30/2018 - 13:30
Snowpack Observation 		Grouse
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Public
03/09/2012 - 10:20
Snowpack Observation 		Polaris Point
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Forecaster
03/27/2014 - 07:35
Avalanche Observation 		Below Grouse Rock
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area
Public
11/18/2020 - 09:00
Snowpack Observation 		Grouse Rock
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Guide
Tahoe Mountain Scho
02/28/2015 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Grouse Rocks
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area
Forecaster
12/06/2013 - 11:30
Snowpack Observation 		Grouse Rocks
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Forecaster
12/22/2022 - 11:30
Snowpack Observation 		Polaris Point
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Buried 20 mm surface hoar on N aspect near 7,300' A below treeline opening, N aspect near 7,300' with large buried surface hoar. Examining buried 12 mm SH in the avalanche start zones of Polaris Point (snowpit location). Skier triggered rollerballs on a N aspect at 7,500'. Another old flank and crown from Dec 11. Just below Stanford Rock, NE aspect at 8,200'. Forecaster
01/26/2016 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		Stanford Rocks
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Forecaster
01/10/2016 - 15:00
Avalanche Observation 		4th of July Area
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area
Public
03/15/2023 - 10:00
Avalanche Observation 		Ward Canyon
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Cornice failure + wet slab Numerous wet snow avalanches Wind Slab - top of Little AK Guide
Blackbird Mountain Guid
12/06/2017 - 12:31
Snowpack Observation 		Avi Gully "Munchkins"
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Public
12/22/2013 - 11:20
Snowpack Observation 		North face of the peak behind grouse
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Public
12/15/2015 - 12:30
Snowpack Observation 		Grouse Rocks
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Forecaster
02/27/2018 - 10:00
Snowpack Observation 		South side of Grouse Rock
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Blowing snow just above treeline loading onto a W aspect. Skier triggered cracking of wind slab formed on Feb 26 (Monday) at treeline on a NE aspect. Skin track refill after ~1 hour. This was of interest due to the well below treeline location on a NE aspect. Forecaster

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