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
12/29/2020 - 13:15
Snowpack Observation 		Shirley Canyon
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Buried surface hoar Guide
Alpenglow Expeditio
12/29/2020 - 12:45
Snowpack Observation 		Poulson Ridge - Between Poulson Peak and Silver Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Public
12/29/2020 - 12:15
Snowpack Observation 		Stanford Rock
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Surface hoar in open sheltered terrain (all elevations) PST 80/100 (End) @ 70cm Hand hardness + layers of concern Educator
Tahoe Mountain Scho
12/29/2020 - 11:00
Avalanche Observation 		Webber Peak
Little Truckee Summit Areas 		Avalanche on Webber Peak Educator
West Wind Collecti
12/29/2020 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Elephant's Hump
Carson Pass Area 		Cracking associated with a whumpf that propagated the entirety of a 20' x 30' test slope. ECTP-24 on Dec 11 facet layer A whumpf with a noticeable vertical drop while ascending this area. Forecaster
12/29/2020 - 09:15
Snowpack Observation 		Johnson Canyon
Donner Summit Area 		Public
12/28/2020 - 15:00
Snowpack Observation 		Bowl above Carpenter Valley
Independence Lake Area 		Public
12/28/2020 - 14:45
Snowpack Observation 		Andesite Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Guide
Alpenglow Expeditio
12/28/2020 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Red Lake Peak
Carson Pass Area 		Professional Observer
12/28/2020 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Wheeler Peak outside Lake Alpine S-SW face
Bear Valley Area 		Public
12/28/2020 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Indian Valley
Ebbetts Pass Area 		Professional Observer
12/28/2020 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Scott Peak
Five Lakes Area 		Guide
Alpenglow Expeditio
12/28/2020 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Silver Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Test pit location on NE aspect Whumpfs felt in this location by getting off the existing skin track. NE aspect below 8000'. Forecaster
12/27/2020 - 14:00
Snowpack Observation 		Bear Valley
Bear Valley Area 		Public
12/27/2020 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Deep Creek glades
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Surface hoar along ridgeline in Deep Creek Surface hoar along ridgeline in Deep Creek Guide
Alpenglow Expeditio

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