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
01/29/2018 - 09:00
Snowpack Observation 		Anderson Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Public
01/28/2018 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		Incline Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Public
01/28/2018 - 12:30
Snowpack Observation 		Mt. Judah
Donner Summit Area 		Skier triggered cracks on an E to NE facing wind-loaded test slope.Ski kick caused cornice failure several ft. away from the edge of the cornice above a wind-loaded test slope.Collapsed and rounding buried surface hoar Forecaster
01/28/2018 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Incline Lake Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Roller balls and small point releases off of rocks on E aspect, 8800', at 12pm.48cm on recent storm snow on top of a series of crusts with some lower density snow in between.Some wind scouring on the snow surface near ridgeline. Forecaster
01/28/2018 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Red Lake Peak
Carson Pass Area 		Cracking on undercut, N-facing test slope Public
01/28/2018 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Ebbetts Pass
Ebbetts Pass Area 		Professional Observer
01/28/2018 - 10:05
Snowpack Observation 		Tamarack Peak Shoulder
Mount Rose Area 		Public
01/27/2018 - 12:11
Snowpack Observation 		Waterhouse Peak
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Public
01/27/2018 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Carpenter Ridge
Independence Lake Area 		Cornice drop that produced no signs of instabilityCornice that failed during the last storm cycle Public
01/27/2018 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Blue Lakes
Carson Pass Area 		Professional Observer
01/27/2018 - 10:00
Snowpack Observation 		Chickadee Ridge
Mount Rose Area 		Blowing snow near treeline.More blowing snow near treeline.Test slope wind slab failure 10' wide near noted lat/long.Some of the wind slab cracking giving clues to potential instability. Forecaster
01/27/2018 - 09:05
Avalanche Observation 		North Castle Peak
Donner Summit Area
North East of Castle North
Public
01/27/2018 - 08:00
Avalanche Observation 		Midway between Lincoln and Anderson Peak
Donner Summit Area
Small, wide slab avalanche just below the Crest
Same slide from skier's left edge
 Public
01/26/2018 - 16:00
Snowpack Observation 		Bronco Chutes
Mount Rose Area 		Cornice cut producing no instability on relatively sheltered N aspectWind Slab Crown measuring 30-40cm Ski cut on NW wind loaded complex terrain that resulted in a D2 Avalanche. Public
01/26/2018 - 12:30
Snowpack Observation 		Silver Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Loose dry sluff triggered by a ski cut on a steep below treeline test slope. N aspect 7700 ft.Small cracking on a wind-loaded test slope along the ridge. NE aspect 8100 ft. Forecaster

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