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
01/21/2018 - 16:07
Snowpack Observation 		Andesite Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Educator
Tahoe Mountain Scho
01/21/2018 - 13:40
Snowpack Observation 		Castle Peak NW Face
Donner Summit Area 		Public
01/21/2018 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Crater Lake
Carson Pass Area 		Professional Observer
01/21/2018 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Small wind slab triggered by a ski kick on a wind-loaded test slope on the far east ridge of Tamarack Peak.Small wind slab triggered by a ski kick on a wind-loaded test slope on the far east ridge of Tamarack Peak. Forecaster
01/20/2018 - 14:00
Snowpack Observation 		Andesite Ridge
Donner Summit Area 		Guide
Tahoe Mountain Scho
01/20/2018 - 12:30
Snowpack Observation 		Elephant's Hump
Carson Pass Area 		Forecaster
01/20/2018 - 11:45
Snowpack Observation 		Hourglass Bowl
Mount Rose Area 		Public
01/20/2018 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		National Geographic Bowl, Granite Chief Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Shooting crack is small windslabWidespread Surface HoarCornice drop results Guide
Alpenglow Expeditio
01/19/2018 - 15:30
Snowpack Observation 		Anderson ridge
Donner Summit Area 		Public
01/19/2018 - 14:00
Snowpack Observation 		Relay Ridge
Mount Rose Area 		Shooting CrackLoose Dry Public
01/19/2018 - 12:45
Snowpack Observation 		Castle Peak | Andesite Ridge
Donner Summit Area 		Minor cracks that barely extend away from my skis on a traditionally wind-loaded test slope on Andesite Peak. Forecaster
01/19/2018 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Blue Lakes
Carson Pass Area 		Professional Observer
01/19/2018 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Incline Lake Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Intentionally cracked wind slab along summit ridge near noted lat/long.Another intentionally cracked wind slab along summit ridge near noted lat/long. Forecaster
01/18/2018 - 13:30
Snowpack Observation 		Meiss Meadow Saddle
Carson Pass Area 		Public
01/18/2018 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		Black Butte
Carson Pass Area 		Professional Observer

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