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
01/28/2020 - 10:00

Snowpack Observation
Stevens Peak

Carson Pass Area
Leeward shoulder of a windy ridge. Hand hardness. 175 cm total snow height. Scoured highpoint on a ridge. Very small skier triggered wind slab. Debris from small wind slab showing cohesive blocks still present. Professional Observer
01/27/2020 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation
Upper Blue Lake

Carson Pass Area
Professional Observer
01/27/2020 - 11:00

Snowpack Observation
Mt. Judah

Donner Summit Area
Cornice dropped onto a test slope that did not result in any signs of wind slab instability Skier triggered crack on another more N facing test slope. Breakable crust from light rain this morning, mainly below 7500'. Settlement cracks around trees showing new storm snow gaining strength. Poor visibility looking into the larger avalanche terrain. Forecaster
01/27/2020 - 02:00

Snowpack Observation
Meiss Meadow

Carson Pass Area
Public
01/26/2020 - 16:00

Snowpack Observation
Far East Ridge of Tamarack

Mount Rose Area
Small wind slab that cracked on when I kicked it. Wind scouring on the exposed ridge Forecaster
01/26/2020 - 14:00

Avalanche Observation
Bear Meadows

Independence Lake Area
Public
01/26/2020 - 14:00

Snowpack Observation
Waterhouse

Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Public
01/26/2020 - 12:45

Snowpack Observation
Mt Houghton Peak

Mount Rose Area
Public
01/26/2020 - 12:30

Snowpack Observation
Round Top

Carson Pass Area
stability test location on round top Public
01/26/2020 - 12:30

Snowpack Observation
Roundtop

Carson Pass Area
Public
01/26/2020 - 11:15

Snowpack Observation
East Ridge Relay Peak

Mount Rose Area
Public
01/26/2020 - 10:00

Snowpack Observation
South slopes of Tamarack

Mount Rose Area
ECTN14 at snowpit #1; some cohesiveness of 2 layers (new snow, old windslab) that popped out when we pulled at them with a shovel. Public
01/26/2020 - 06:00

Snowpack Observation
Above Round Lake

Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Small pit done about 4:00 pm last night before it started raining. Top 5cm of snow wet due to above freezing temperatures. Chowder snow this morning around 9:00AM Educator

Lake Tahoe Community College - Wilderness Educati
01/26/2020 - 02:00

Snowpack Observation
Waterhouse

Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Public
01/25/2020 - 14:30

Snowpack Observation
1/2 mile NE from Toms meadow

Independence Lake Area
Public

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