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
03/04/2019 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation
Spooner thru Kingsbury

East Shore Area
Professional Observer
03/04/2019 - 11:30

Avalanche Observation
Roundtop area, steeps NW of Winemucca lake above drainage to Woods lake

Carson Pass Area
Public
03/04/2019 - 11:00

Avalanche Observation
Red lk pk

Carson Pass Area
Public
03/04/2019 - 09:30

Avalanche Observation
Carson Pass south

Carson Pass Area
A few inches of soft snow, then a breakable crust, then more soft snow. Small chunk of cornice broke but didn't propagate on slope below. In some areas breakable crust and collapsing soft snow around it created a sinking "snowshoe" effect while skinning. There were multiple similar avalanches that occurred yesterday along this ridge. This is one of the larger ones. Backlit cross section of snow adjacent to avalanche crown. Professional Observer
03/04/2019 - 02:00

Snowpack Observation
South Face of Slide Mountain

Mount Rose Area
Ski cut Public
03/03/2019 - 16:00

Avalanche Observation
Elephant Hump Ridgeline

Carson Pass Area
First view of slide as I approached on skin track Debris pile an cornice and face that slid Skin track often comes out of the woods on the flat shelf in the center of this photo Public
03/03/2019 - 14:45

Avalanche Observation
Lower Echo Lake

Echo Summit Area
Crown and slide path with ski pole at toe of debris for scale Public
03/03/2019 - 12:00

Avalanche Observation
Silver Peak

Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Forecaster
03/03/2019 - 12:00

Avalanche Observation
Blue Lake

Carson Pass Area
Public
03/03/2019 - 11:00

Avalanche Observation
Incline Lake Peak

Mount Rose Area
6 inch wind slab failure on test slope triggered by intentional cornice colapse. Same 6 inch wind slab failure on test slope. Dryish loose wet avalanche intentionally triggered by ski cut on 38 degree N aspect slope below treeline at ~9,200'. At 9,200', wind protected N aspect, below treeline open area, 20cm storm snow. Top 70 cm all right side up. ECTN results on upper 70cm of the snowpack. HS>3.7m Forecaster
03/02/2019 - 14:30

Snowpack Observation
Border Ruffian

Carson Pass Area
Public
03/02/2019 - 14:00

Snowpack Observation
Schallenberger

Donner Summit Area
Public
03/02/2019 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation
Powderhouse

Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Public
03/02/2019 - 11:15

Avalanche Observation
Jakes Peak

West Shore Area
First avalanche triggered at ~8,700' by intentional ski cut. Moving below 7,800' these avalanches could be triggered by ski cuts on just about any convexity about 34 degrees and steeper. At around 7000', this storm slab/loose wet hybrid triggered by ski cut. Avalanche debris into trees below. Forecaster
03/01/2019 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation
Tamarack Peak

Mount Rose Area
Large cornices over Hourglass Bowl Relay Peak Forecaster

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