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
02/05/2021 - 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
02/04/2021 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Elephants Back
Carson Pass Area 		Professional Observer
02/04/2021 - 11:45
Avalanche Observation 		Deep Creek Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Public
02/04/2021 - 07:45
Snowpack Observation 		Spooner Junction
East Shore Area 		Small wind slab on a north/northwest facing pocket of a generally west facing slope. There were several similar isolated slabs on the slope. Public
02/04/2021 - 00:00
Avalanche Observation 		Indian Valley
Ebbetts Pass Area 		Professional Observer
02/03/2021 - 14:30
Snowpack Observation 		Tamarack Lake
Carson Pass Area 		Public
02/03/2021 - 12:30
Snowpack Observation 		Red Lake Peak
Carson Pass Area 		Looking across Hope Valley @ 10:30. Breakable melt freeze crust in lower elevations on sunny aspects. Ski cut wind slab Ski cut wind slab. Pit Profile at 8600'. Wind loaded and effected slope. Professional Observer
02/03/2021 - 11:00
Avalanche Observation 		Echo Peak
Echo Summit Area 		Natural crown on south ridge of Flagpole Peak Firm crust on a scoured surface at 6600 feet. The approach to Echo has just enough snow to travel on but the snowpack hasn't consolidated enough and manzanita traps wait for the unsuspecting. Photo is less clear than the actual views were but the crown crosses the entire upper bowl of Echo Peak. After undercutting this small north facing slope with a skin track the it easily cracked while skinning across it. Quick look at the snowpack here on a north facing near tree line slope at 7400. Wind slab density change visible with the F hard snow below the 4F hard snow at the surface. Professional Observer
02/03/2021 - 11:00
Avalanche Observation 		Upper Pole Creek
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Large avalanche observed first on Feb. 3, Upper Pole Creek, NE aspect, ~8400' Guide
Alpenglow Expeditio
02/03/2021 - 11:00
Avalanche Observation 		Lincoln Ridge
Yuba Pass Area 		Intentional cornice collapse triggering stubborn wind slab. Ongoing drifting/blowing snow Testpit in wind loaded terrain with ECTP-12 on wind slab. New settlement of storm snow. Forecaster
02/03/2021 - 10:45
Avalanche Observation 		Jake's
West Shore Area 		Avalanche on the east face of Jake's as seen from the road. Public
02/03/2021 - 10:00
Avalanche Observation 		Lincoln Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Public
02/03/2021 - 10:00
Avalanche Observation 		Watson Peak
Sawtooth Ridge to Tahoe City 		Public
02/03/2021 - 08:30
Avalanche Observation 		Andesite Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Checking out the soft snow this wind slab failed on. Skier triggered avalanche on a wind-loaded test slope. Skier triggered shooting cracks on the wind-loaded test slope before it avalanched. Soft (fist hard) snow below the dense (1 finger hard) wind slab. Skier triggered cornice failure on a test slope. Small settlement cracks in sheltered below treeline terrain. Forecaster
02/02/2021 - 13:30
Snowpack Observation 		Powderhouse
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Educator
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