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
03/29/2020 - 11:30
Avalanche Observation 		NE Face, Castle Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Public
03/29/2020 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		E-ridge of Tamarack
Mount Rose Area 		Some cracking in the new snow on top of a firm/MF surface on a S-facing slope Graupel accumulation A quick burst of heavier snowfall; coverage low with rocks/grass poking out in S-facing scoured areas Quick hand pit on a S-facing slope in area with breakable crust. Boot pen through both crusts, ski pen just cracking top crust. Soft, cold snow (F to 4F) above, between, and below the crusts. Public
03/29/2020 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Mt. Judah
Donner Summit Area 		Small wind slab triggered by ski cut on N end of Wildflower Ridge. Snowpit (N aspect, ~7,500') with well developed SH layer, ECTN and PST 100/100. Rollerballs on E aspect terrain from snow surface heating during minor sun breaks. Pit near 3/27 snowboard triggered persistent slab avalanche (NE aspect, ~7,800') with ECTN results. Large cornices above E face of Mt. Judah. Forecaster
03/29/2020 - 09:30
Avalanche Observation 		Grouse Rock
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Public
03/28/2020 - 13:30
Snowpack Observation 		Galena Bowls
Mount Rose Area 		Upper snowpack on NE aspect at 9100' Creeks and other hazards at lower elevations Public
03/28/2020 - 11:30
Snowpack Observation 		Tallac Summit Snowfield
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay) 		Public
03/28/2020 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area 		1 of several ECTN results on the old snow/new snow interface. Breakable crust conditions developing on E/SE aspects at lower elevations. Forecaster
03/28/2020 - 10:30
Snowpack Observation 		NE-facing slope Mt Rose
Mount Rose Area 		Public
03/27/2020 - 15:30
Snowpack Observation 		Johnson Canyon Zone, Horse Range
Donner Summit Area 		Public
03/27/2020 - 15:00
Snowpack Observation 		Chickadee Ridge
Mount Rose Area 		Settlement cones and cracking Minor cracking on wind-loaded test slope Top 12" is rightside up (F, 4F, 1F) above a 1" crust Public
03/27/2020 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		Becker Ridge
Echo Summit Area 		Mix of blue sky and clouds. The only signs of instability I encountered today was on this south facing steep roll. Lots of graupel near the faint crust below the recent storm snow. ECTN 16 down 40 cms I tried to create a thin wall of snow to look at the melt freeze crust and weak layer. Professional Observer
03/27/2020 - 12:30
Avalanche Observation 		Mt. Judah
Donner Summit Area 		Public
03/27/2020 - 12:30
Avalanche Observation 		Past Silver Peak Into the Granite Chief/Shirley Drainage
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Public
03/27/2020 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Little Truckee Summit
Independence Lake Area 		Roller balls from snow disturbed by snowmobiles Some wind scouring Public
03/27/2020 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Squaw Ridge
Carson Pass Area 		Professional Observer

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