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
01/29/2021 - 14:00

Snowpack Observation
Blue Lakes

Carson Pass Area
Public
01/29/2021 - 13:00

Snowpack Observation
Powderhouse Peak

Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Public
01/29/2021 - 13:00

Avalanche Observation
Echo Peak

Echo Summit Area
Public
01/29/2021 - 12:30

Snowpack Observation
Incline Lake Peak

Mount Rose Area
Large cornice chunks dropped on slope mostly created sluffing with 1very small wind slab avalanche. Cornices were reactive, but caused limited wind slab activity. Settlement cones around trees. The snowpack just doubled, HS=240cm. Wind features on Fireplug Forecaster
01/29/2021 - 11:30

Snowpack Observation
Carson Pass

Carson Pass Area
Loose dry avalanches on steep slopes off the highway Intact dendrites on the surface. Very little wind effect on slopes. Pit one and tiger trap to Dec. 11th layer for deep tap test. Propagation on ECT @ 55cm down. Pit profile on North aspect @ 8700' Rimmed PP and dendrites. Professional Observer
01/29/2021 - 01:30

Snowpack Observation
Andisite

Donner Summit Area
Mostly right side up snow pack with 5-6 density changes in the Snow received since 1/26 Old Dec. snow down 160cm 1F hardness looks to be bonding 2-3mm surface hoar down 130cm. *Did not propagate with PST The tree wells are DEEP! Guide

West Wind Collecti
01/28/2021 - 16:30

Snowpack Observation
Chickadee Ridge

Mount Rose Area
Public
01/28/2021 - 12:30

Snowpack Observation
Andesite Peak

Donner Summit Area
Loose dry sluffing run full path to bottom of small slope. Cracks around skis in BTL terrain. Deep and slow trail breaking conditions Forecaster
01/28/2021 - 12:00

Avalanche Observation
Waterhouse Peak

Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Public
01/28/2021 - 07:00

Avalanche Observation
Old Deer Park Ski Area

Five Lakes Area
Public
01/28/2021 - 07:00

Avalanche Observation
Johnson Canyon

Donner Summit Area
Public
01/28/2021 - 05:00

Avalanche Observation
SIsters

Carson Pass Area
Public
01/28/2021 - 05:00

Avalanche Observation
Jakes Peak

West Shore Area
Public
01/28/2021 - 00:00

Avalanche Observation
Upper Forestdale Creek

Carson Pass Area
Professional Observer
01/27/2021 - 12:30

Snowpack Observation
Powderhouse Base

Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Public

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