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
02/07/2021 - 10:30
Snowpack Observation 		Incline Lake Peak - Slab Cliffs
Mount Rose Area 		Wind scoured surfaces and raised ski tracks on an exposed NE slope Numerous settlement cones around small trees. Melting cornice. Breakable melt-freeze crust on a sheltered but sun exposed slope in the morning. Signs of snowpack settlement around trees. Forecaster
02/07/2021 - 02:45
Avalanche Observation 		Hell hole
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Public
02/07/2021 - 01:30
Snowpack Observation 		Castle Pass
Donner Summit Area 		Educator
NORTH AMERICAN SKI TRAINING AND CLIMBI
02/06/2021 - 15:30
Snowpack Observation 		Elephant's Back
Carson Pass Area 		Wind slab Public
02/06/2021 - 14:00
Avalanche Observation 		Donner Pass road saddle
Donner Summit Area 		Public
02/06/2021 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		Andesite Ridge
Donner Summit Area 		Educator
NORTH AMERICAN SKI TRAINING AND CLIMBI
02/06/2021 - 12:45
Avalanche Observation 		Lacey Peak
Little Truckee Summit Areas 		Public
02/06/2021 - 12:30
Snowpack Observation 		Elephants Hump
Carson Pass Area 		Snow profile. Photo is a vertical panorama (probe is actually straight) Large facets at the top of the Dec 11 PWL failing at DT12 Public
02/06/2021 - 11:45
Snowpack Observation 		Elephants Hump
Carson Pass Area 		Public
02/06/2021 - 11:30
Avalanche Observation 		Unnamed Flattop Pk at head of Pole Creek drainage
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		D2.5, R4 avalanche likely triggered by cornice fall off of the center of the cliff. Debris ran through two gullies all the way to the large open meadow at the bottom of the slope. One of two gullies that the debris ran through. Alpha angle at the photo spot was 20 degrees. The debris ran downslope for another 300' below this point. Crown depth average 5', max 6'. Small secondary crown off of flank. Forecaster
02/06/2021 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Deep Creek Area
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Public
02/05/2021 - 15:00
Snowpack Observation 		Powderhouse Peak
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Educator
Lake Tahoe Community College - Wilderness Educati
02/05/2021 - 13:30
Snowpack Observation 		Kirkwood Lake
Carson Pass Area 		Pit profile @ 7600' Settlement cracks. Wet compressible snow in deeper layers of snowpack. Look at upper and lower snowpack. Roller balls from recent warming. Wind loaded and effected slope. Snow transporting of ridge lines. Professional Observer
02/05/2021 - 13:15
Snowpack Observation 		Signal Peak
Outside of the Forecast Area 		Guide
West Wind Collecti
02/05/2021 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Hidden Peak
West Shore Area 		Wind scoured slopes on the NE side of the summit of Hidden Peak More wind scoured surfaces on NE facing slopes near the summit of Hidden Peak NE winds blowing snow out of the N bowl near the summit of Tallac Signs of snowpack settlement around trees in below treeline terrain. Forecaster

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