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
02/02/2021 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Castle Pass
Donner Summit Area 		Public
02/02/2021 - 11:30
Snowpack Observation 		Silver Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Intentional cornice collapse that entrained snow but did not trigger wind slab propagation. A small amount of slab flank can be seen at the top of the far side. Over 1 foot of settlement since the Jan 27-29 storm. Forecaster
02/01/2021 - 14:00
Avalanche Observation 		West side of Crater Lake (E facing) by Red Lake Peak
Carson Pass Area 		Public
02/01/2021 - 12:30
Avalanche Observation 		Mt. Watson
Sawtooth Ridge to Tahoe City 		Forecaster
02/01/2021 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Pole Creek Drainage
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Guide
Tahoe Mountain Scho
02/01/2021 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Blue Lakes
Carson Pass Area 		Professional Observer
02/01/2021 - 01:30
Avalanche Observation 		Meiss meadow
Carson Pass Area 		Public
01/31/2021 - 14:30
Avalanche Observation 		East Side of Emigrant Lake (KW Sidecountry)
Carson Pass Area 		Public
01/31/2021 - 14:30
Avalanche Observation 		Waterhouse Peak
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Left Side crown line Upper bed surface and flank on opposite side Looking up at the right side crown Forecaster
01/31/2021 - 13:30
Avalanche Observation 		Donner Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Guide
Alpenglow Expeditio
01/31/2021 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Ophir Creek
Mount Rose Area 		Settlement cones around the trees on Chickadee Ridge No results on snowpit tests in upper elevation areas where the snowpack was deeper Weaker facets below the storm snow in a lower (8100 ft) area where the snowpack was very shallow before the storm. Wind affected snow and drifts along the ridge. Forecaster
01/31/2021 - 11:45
Avalanche Observation 		Tragedy springs
Carson Pass Area

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01/31/2021 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		East Ridge Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Public
01/31/2021 - 10:45
Snowpack Observation 		Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Public
01/31/2021 - 10:30
Snowpack Observation 		Poison Creek BV
Bear Valley Area 		Looking up slope from pit Looking down slope to pit after having skied once Public

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