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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