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
01/12/2021 - 11:00

Snowpack Observation
Castle Peak

Donner Summit Area
Rounding Dec 11 Facets Educator

West Wind Collecti
01/12/2021 - 10:30

Snowpack Observation
Tamarack Peak

Mount Rose Area
Thick mid to high level cloud cover that later began to thin around midday. Thick mid to high level cloud cover that later began to thin around midday. Minor amounts of blowing snow during the strongest gusts. Forecaster
01/12/2021 - 08:45

Snowpack Observation
Powderhouse

Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Public
01/11/2021 - 11:30

Snowpack Observation
Peak 9269'

West Shore Area
Forecaster
01/10/2021 - 13:30

Snowpack Observation
Deep Creek Canyon

Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Guide

Tahoe Mountain Scho
01/10/2021 - 11:15

Snowpack Observation
Saddle below Donner Peak

Donner Summit Area
Rounding facets Guide

Alpenglow Expeditio
01/10/2021 - 10:15

Snowpack Observation
Incline Peak

Mount Rose Area
NE wind effect snow surface texture near treeline in foreground and beyond. NE wind effect snow surface texture below treeline. Forecaster
01/09/2021 - 12:30

Snowpack Observation
Flagpole

Echo Summit Area
3-5mm  surface hoar below 7300 above supportable ice crust. Pit profile 1 @ 6800' E facing slope  A change from surface hoar to a mix of grapple/ice pellets starting @ 7500' and up to saddle. Pit profile 2 @ 7800' NE facing slope. Preserved layer of graupel under thin breakable rain crust above 7800' Rain crust at top of saddle of Flagpole. Wind effect at top of saddle of Flagpole. Professional Observer
01/09/2021 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation
Blue Lakes

Carson Pass Area
Professional Observer
01/09/2021 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation
Wildflower Ridge/Judah

Donner Summit Area
Educator

Alpenglow Expeditio
01/09/2021 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation
Euer Valley/Donner Ridge

Donner Summit Area
Surface hoar was up to 15mm in places Supportable knife hard surface crust SH closeup Wet snow in the trees below 7k’ Public
01/09/2021 - 11:15

Snowpack Observation
Mt. Lola

Independence Lake Area
Double cornice feature from SW and NE winds. The snowpack continues to settle and gain strength. Surface wet snow on an ESE aspect at ~8,000'. Forecaster
01/08/2021 - 14:00

Snowpack Observation
Silver Peak

Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Blowing snow along surface 7200', NW aspect, HS=90cm. (Note: hand hardness obs on sunny pit wall for easier class viewing given our terrain at this location.) Rainbow! Guide

Alpenglow Expeditio
01/08/2021 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation
Meiss

Carson Pass Area
Professional Observer
01/08/2021 - 10:30

Snowpack Observation
Chickadee Ridge

Mount Rose Area
Public

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