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
02/18/2019 - 10:45
Avalanche Observation 		Incline Lake Peak (SE facing)
Mount Rose Area 		Public
02/18/2019 - 01:30
Snowpack Observation 		Rubicon Peak
West Shore Area 		Public
02/17/2019 - 16:00
Avalanche Observation 		Trestle Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Public
02/17/2019 - 14:30
Snowpack Observation 		Lake Mary
Donner Summit Area 		Public
02/17/2019 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		Herlan Peak
East Shore Area 		Public
02/17/2019 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		Below Andesite Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Public
02/17/2019 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		Donner Ridge
Donner Summit Area 		Skin track, ski pen 10-15cm, ski pole pen 110cm Wind scouring on ridge by Donner Rim trail Public
02/17/2019 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		BTL Poulsen's Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Public
02/17/2019 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		South Camp Peak
East Shore Area 		Professional Observer
02/17/2019 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area 		ECTN on a sheltered NE facing slope in below treeline terrain. Small skier-triggered cracking on a steep wind-loaded test slope Refrigerator sized cornice dropped onto a wind-loaded test slope with no results. Large cornices looming over heavily wind-loaded slopes. Some mostly buried debris is barely visible on the slope below the largest cornice. Forecaster
02/17/2019 - 10:45
Snowpack Observation 		Incline Lake Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Public
02/17/2019 - 07:00
Snowpack Observation 		Jakes Peak
West Shore Area 		Public
02/16/2019 - 22:00
Snowpack Observation 		Powderhouse Peak
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Graupel was very widespread at Powerhouse this afternoon. Near the summit a fully extended pole could easily be buried up to the handle. Stormy day with strong winds near the ridges. Professional Observer
02/16/2019 - 14:15
Snowpack Observation 		Schallenberger ridge
Donner Summit Area 		Public
02/16/2019 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Rubicon Peak
West Shore Area 		Strong SW winds with intense snow transport provided blizzard conditions near the summit. Skin track refill was quick in below treeline terrain. Forecaster

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