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
12/05/2019 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Indian Valley
Ebbetts Pass Area 		Professional Observer
12/05/2019 - 11:30
Avalanche Observation 		Steven’s Peak
Carson Pass Area 		Avalanche pic 1 Avalanche pic 2 Public
12/04/2019 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Frog Lake Ridge
Carson Pass Area 		Professional Observer
12/04/2019 - 11:30
Snowpack Observation 		Incline Lake Peak
Mount Rose Area 		NE Bowl Coverage Protected North Professional Observer
12/04/2019 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Rubicon Peak
West Shore Area 		Light snowfall above 8000' with low clouds. HS>1m. Forecaster
12/03/2019 - 14:00
Snowpack Observation 		Red Lake peak Trailhead
Carson Pass Area 		CT RP results Layer ID Snow bombs Sky cover Guide
Alpine Skills International (AS
12/03/2019 - 13:00
Avalanche Observation 		Castle Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Forecaster
12/03/2019 - 12:30
Snowpack Observation 		Castle Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Good snowcover at 8,000'. Snowpack height 1-1.5m on N aspect. Settlement around trees at ~8,600'. Wet snow with tree dripping and bombing at ~7,900' on W aspect. Wet surface snow, but supportable and over 1m deep at the start of the Castle Rd (~7,300'). Forecaster
12/03/2019 - 02:00
Snowpack Observation 		East Shoulder of Mount Rose
Mount Rose Area 		Roller ball activity, SE slope @ 8500' Public
12/02/2019 - 14:00
Snowpack Observation 		Powderhouse
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Snow covered trees at about 8000 feet on Luther Pass. Poor photo, but the heavy new snow cracked as I undercut it with my ski. Over 9000 foot summit area had obvious wind features. This small cornice broke easily as I skinned near it. Snow depths at and just below summit ranged from 100 - 115 cms Professional Observer
12/02/2019 - 11:30
Avalanche Observation 		East Ridge Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area 		settlement crack natural avalanche reactive cornice and wind slab Professional Observer
12/01/2019 - 16:00
Snowpack Observation 		East Ridge of Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Public
12/01/2019 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		Incline lake
Mount Rose Area 		Public
12/01/2019 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Proletariat (southern flank of Tamarack)
Mount Rose Area 		Public
12/01/2019 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Andesite Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Small cornice kicks on test slopes did not initiate any avalanches. HS=95cm Some starting zones not filled in yet with rocky terrain. Forecaster

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