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
01/31/2021 - 02:30
Avalanche Observation 		Red Mountain
Independence Lake Area 		Public
01/30/2021 - 15:45
Snowpack Observation 		Silver Peak Sub-ridge
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Public
01/30/2021 - 15:30
Avalanche Observation 		Mt Rose Wilderness
Mount Rose Area 		Public
01/30/2021 - 15:30
Avalanche Observation 		Mt Rose Wilderness
Mount Rose Area 		Public
01/30/2021 - 13:00
Avalanche Observation 		Elephants Back main bowl
Carson Pass Area 		Public
01/30/2021 - 11:45
Snowpack Observation 		Meiss Lake Ridge
Carson Pass Area 		Meiss Lake Ridge Cornice Public
01/30/2021 - 11:30
Snowpack Observation 		Trimmer Peak
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		First sign of wind effect near ridgeline. Small windslab on ski cut near the summit. Pit profile@ 9200' Professional Observer
01/30/2021 - 11:30
Snowpack Observation 		Shirley Canyon
Sawtooth Ridge to Tahoe City 		Guide
Alpenglow Expeditio
01/30/2021 - 11:30
Avalanche Observation 		Tamarack - Broken glass
Mount Rose Area 		Public
01/30/2021 - 11:15
Snowpack Observation 		Mt. Rose Trail to Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Public
01/30/2021 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Waterhouse Peak
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Interesting snow formation at top of Waterhouse. Looks like a prevailing southern wind, combined with some swirling at the peak, shaped the snow here into a wave shape. Public
01/30/2021 - 10:30
Avalanche Observation 		Blue Lake
Carson Pass Area 		Public
01/30/2021 - 10:15
Avalanche Observation 		south east face Relay peak
Mount Rose Area 		Public
01/30/2021 - 10:00
Avalanche Observation 		Castle/Basin
Donner Summit Area 		Wide propagating avalanche, mostly filled in. Close up of filled in crown below Castle Summit. Another wide propagating crown between Castle and Basin. Mid slope crowns, appearing connected. Settlement cracks around trees. Wind affect on SW face of Castle, giving it the surreal appearance of a crevassed glacier. Forecaster
01/30/2021 - 10:00
Snowpack Observation 		Thompson Peak
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Old crowns, partially buried, approximately 8" tall. Wet loose activity observed on steep SE slope around 12:30pm. Public

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