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
12/19/2016 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Relay Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Wind scoured snow on an E aspect at 9800 ft. Forecaster
12/19/2016 - 11:30
Snowpack Observation 		West Bowl of Stevens Peak
Carson Pass Area 		Professional Observer
12/19/2016 - 10:30
Avalanche Observation 		Mt. Houghton
Mount Rose Area
Public
12/18/2016 - 14:30
Snowpack Observation 		Castle Pass
Donner Summit Area 		Guide
Tahoe Mountain Scho
12/18/2016 - 14:00
Snowpack Observation 		Andesite Peak
Donner Summit Area 		NE wind scouring at 8200' Andesite Peak4'' recent storm snow over firm rain crust. Faceting occuring around recent rain crust.NE wind scouring at 8200' E aspect of peak. Guide
Tahoe Mountain Scho
12/18/2016 - 13:12
Avalanche Observation 		Bronco chutes
Mount Rose Area 		Public
12/18/2016 - 12:31
Avalanche Observation 		Sugar Bowl/ Mt. Judah
Donner Summit Area
Guide
Alpenglow Expeditio
12/18/2016 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Red Lake Peak
Carson Pass Area
Public
12/18/2016 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Rubicon Peak
West Shore Area 		Forecaster
12/18/2016 - 11:57
Snowpack Observation 		Anderson Ridge
Donner Summit Area 		running water down low90cm HS 15cm fluff w thick ice layerboiler plate with blown in fluff and east winds up highundisturbed fluff on hard crust, some hoar in sheltered areas Public
12/18/2016 - 11:30
Snowpack Observation 		Waterhouse Peak
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Poor coverage at 8,300' and below, but supportable conditions. Recent storm snow amounts of ~10cm on top of 12/15 rain crust.Significantly improved coverage at ~8,700'. Recent storm snow amounts of ~30cm on top of 12/15 rain crust.At ~9,400', recent storm snow amounts of ~45cm on top of 12/15 rain crust. Forecaster
12/17/2016 - 15:36
Snowpack Observation 		North of White Pine lift, Sugar Bowl
Donner Summit Area 		Guide
Alpenglow Expeditio
12/17/2016 - 13:30
Snowpack Observation 		Lower East facing slope of AndesitePeak
Donner Summit Area 		Guide
Tahoe Mountain Scho
12/17/2016 - 13:26
Snowpack Observation 		Meiss Headwaters
Carson Pass Area 		Professional Observer
12/17/2016 - 12:45
Snowpack Observation 		Incline Lake Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Forecaster

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