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
Avalanche Observation 		Echo Peak
Echo Summit Area 		Public
01/29/2021 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		Powderhouse Peak
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		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 		Jakes Peak
West Shore Area 		Public
01/28/2021 - 05:00
Avalanche Observation 		SIsters
Carson Pass Area 		Public
01/28/2021 - 00:00
Avalanche Observation 		Upper Forestdale Creek
Carson Pass Area 		Professional Observer
01/27/2021 - 12:30
Snowpack Observation 		Base of Powderhouse
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Public

Pages