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
01/05/2021 - 01:00
Snowpack Observation 		Jake's Peak, SSE aspect below Emerald Bay Chutes
West Shore Area 		Public
01/04/2021 - 15:00
Snowpack Observation 		Grouse Rock
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		ECTP30 on Dec 11th facets Hand hardness (NE aspect, 7850ft, HS 145) Guide
Tahoe Mountain Scho
01/04/2021 - 14:00
Avalanche Observation 		Dicks Peak
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay) 		Avalanche on Dicks Peak viewed from Jakes Peak on Jan 5. Avalanche on Dicks Peak viewed from Rubicon Peak on Dec 29. Avalanche on Dicks Peak viewed from Rubicon Peak on Dec 4. Avalanche crown on Dicks Pk on Dec 30. Area of avalanche crown on Dicks Pk on Dec 30. Forecaster
01/04/2021 - 14:00
Snowpack Observation 		Hawkins Peak
Carson Pass Area 		Looking towards Hawkins Peak from Woodfords, CA. Area of report that held no avalanche when viewed with binoculars. Forecaster
01/04/2021 - 12:15
Snowpack Observation 		Shoulder of Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Public
01/04/2021 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Lincoln Ridge
Yuba Pass Area 		Intentionally triggered wind slab avalanche with a small cornice drop. Gale force SW winds on ridge building large fragile cornices with up to 2-2.5' wind slabs. Cracking on small wind loaded test slope. Forecaster
01/04/2021 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Scout peak
Echo Summit Area 		East facing slope getting loaded from gale force winds from the west. Soft wind slab breaking off from ski cut. Graupel on backpack. Small wind loaded feature. Professional Observer
01/03/2021 - 12:30
Snowpack Observation 		Slab Cliffs and Flanks of Relay
Mount Rose Area 		We did several snowpits around the Slab Cliffs/Relay Peak area. Slab Fracture PST at Snowpit #2 where the snowpack was shallow and loose. We also got an ECTN 29 at this location. ECTP on the Dec 11 facets at Snowpit #3 location. Other tests at this location included PST 36/100 END on the Dec 11 facets and an ECTX Rimed trees and low clouds as viewed from the top of slab cliffs. Forecaster
01/03/2021 - 11:30
Snowpack Observation 		Ridge line connecting DP and tunnel creek
East Shore Area 		Moisture and wind = Faceted grains underneath dec 11 event Public
01/03/2021 - 11:30
Snowpack Observation 		Castle Peak West Ridge
Donner Summit Area 		Public
01/03/2021 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Castle Valley and W Ridge
Donner Summit Area 		Public
01/02/2021 - 14:00
Snowpack Observation 		Castle Valley
Donner Summit Area 		Low clouds over Castle Valley Educator
Alpenglow Expeditio
01/02/2021 - 13:15
Avalanche Observation 		Silver Peak to Deep Creek
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Guide
International Alpine Guid
01/02/2021 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		Meiss
Carson Pass Area 		Professional Observer
01/02/2021 - 11:30
Snowpack Observation 		S/SW Aspect of Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Signs of wind transported snow on S/SW aspect Limited visibility due to incoming storm. Picture taken toward Mt Houghton Limited visibility due to incoming storm. Picture taken at top of Tamarack. Public

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