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
01/19/2023 - 12:08
Avalanche Observation 		Strong East Winds on Carson Range
Carson Pass Area 		East winds transporting snow off of Job's sister. Overhanging Cornice development on East facing slope. Ski cut cornice release of small soft chunks. Top 40cm of fist hard snow with preserved participation particles within it. Unintentional skier triggered avalanches. Over 330cm of snow @ 8900' on E aspect. Professional Observer
01/19/2023 - 11:27
Avalanche Observation 		Jobs Sister
East Shore Area 		Public
01/19/2023 - 11:00
Avalanche Observation 		Mount Judah
Donner Summit Area 		Guide
Tahoe Mountain Scho
01/18/2023 - 21:30
Avalanche Observation 		Castle Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Forecaster
01/18/2023 - 14:30
Snowpack Observation 		Mt Watson
Sawtooth Ridge to Tahoe City 		Public
01/18/2023 - 14:11
Snowpack Observation 		Blue Lakes
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Public
01/18/2023 - 12:30
Avalanche Observation 		Ward Canyon
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Public
01/18/2023 - 12:20
Avalanche Observation 		Mt Rose as seen from Galena Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Public
01/18/2023 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Deer Park/Alpine Meadows Rd Corridor
Five Lakes Area 		230cm @7800ft Snow settlement around trees evidence of old wind slab Educator
Alpenglow Expeditio
01/18/2023 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Mt. Rose Shoulder
Mount Rose Area 		Initial crack in the snow Public
01/18/2023 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Donner Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Surface hoar observed, widespread Small windslab pockets failing in steeper terrain, 20 - 25cm deep Guide
Alpenglow Expeditio
01/18/2023 - 11:31
Avalanche Observation 		Mt. Rose
Mount Rose Area 		Public
01/18/2023 - 11:30
Snowpack Observation 		Silver Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Widespread surface hoar on NW-N-NE-E aspects at all elevations Widespread surface hoar at all elevations up to ridgeline. Small wind slab cracking from overnight wind transport Small loose dry sluffing in steeper terrain. This terrain is where surface hoar could be buried tomorrow! ECTN's in the top 1.5m snowpack. Forecaster
01/18/2023 - 09:00
Snowpack Observation 		Field of Dreams (Munchkins)
Five Lakes Area 		Public
01/18/2023 - 08:30
Snowpack Observation 		Deep Creek
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Public

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