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
03/11/2018 - 14:00

Snowpack Observation
Powderhouse

Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Professional Observer
03/11/2018 - 12:30

Avalanche Observation
Nat Geo, Granite Chief Peak

Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Surface Hoar Rounding Facets, North Aspect, 8300' Loose Dry avalanche in Nat Geo Guide

Alpenglow Expeditio
03/11/2018 - 11:30

Snowpack Observation
Chickadee Ridge

Mount Rose Area
Public
03/11/2018 - 08:00

Snowpack Observation
Wildflower Ridge

Donner Summit Area
Public
03/11/2018 - 01:00

Snowpack Observation
Elephants Hump

Carson Pass Area
Mid level cloud cover from 7000' to 8000' from Homewood through South Lake Tahoe at 1pm.  Limited roller balls on sun exposed NE aspects in late morning hours. Forecaster
03/10/2018 - 15:15

Snowpack Observation
Snowshed Wall

Donner Summit Area
Runnels Heavy snow at times Educator

Tahoe Mountain Scho
03/10/2018 - 15:00

Snowpack Observation
Silverado

Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Public
03/10/2018 - 15:00

Snowpack Observation
Upper Shirley Canyon

Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
facets located 160cm depth Public
03/10/2018 - 14:00

Snowpack Observation
Becker Peak

Echo Summit Area
Professional Observer
03/10/2018 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation
E Bowl Relay Peak

Mount Rose Area
Public
03/10/2018 - 11:15

Snowpack Observation
lower Hawk's Peak, Tahoe Donner Nordic area

Donner Summit Area
Public
03/10/2018 - 10:15

Snowpack Observation
Negro Canyon

Mount Rose Area
These once faceted snow grains have now become large rounded grains. Obvious runnel indicating drainage in the snowpack. Forecaster
03/09/2018 - 15:00

Snowpack Observation
Lower Tram Ridge, Shirley Canyon

Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Guide

Alpenglow Expeditio
03/09/2018 - 11:00

Snowpack Observation
Slab Cliffs

Mount Rose Area
Forecaster
03/08/2018 - 14:00

Snowpack Observation
Mt. Lola

Independence Lake Area
At 8400', N aspect, HS=340cm, facet layer buried 150cm down. Cold unconsolidated snow existed at 8400' on N aspects. Forecaster

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