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
12/13/2015 - 14:15

Snowpack Observation
Castle Peak West Ridge

Donner Summit Area
Public
12/13/2015 - 11:00

Snowpack Observation
Becker Ridge

Echo Summit Area
Icicles make better photos than crusts.Echo Lake Snopark 8am - 3pm snow totals just under 9 cms. Professional Observer
12/13/2015 - 11:00

Avalanche Observation
Deep Creek

Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Forecaster
12/12/2015 - 15:00

Snowpack Observation
Incline Lake Peak

Mount Rose Area
Forecaster
12/12/2015 - 13:35

Snowpack Observation
Deep Creek, N aspect

Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
.5-1cm surface hoar formation Public
12/12/2015 - 12:30

Snowpack Observation
Castle Peak NW slope

Donner Summit Area
Program Manager
12/12/2015 - 12:30

Snowpack Observation
Echo Peak, lower east slope

Echo Summit Area
Public
12/12/2015 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation
Red Lake Peak

Carson Pass Area
Professional Observer
12/12/2015 - 10:20

Snowpack Observation
Horse Canyon

Bear Valley Area
Forecaster
12/12/2015 - 09:00

Snowpack Observation
NE of Radio Towers

Mount Rose Area
Public
12/11/2015 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation
Indian Valley

Ebbetts Pass Area
Professional Observer
12/11/2015 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation
Silver Peak

Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Forecaster
12/11/2015 - 11:30

Snowpack Observation
Castle Peak

Donner Summit Area
Forecaster
12/10/2015 - 16:00

Snowpack Observation
Just below summit of Waterhouse Peak.

Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Snow stake on Luther Pass showing less than a foot of snow.Below roughly 8300 feet snow under surface powder was wet and collapsed regularly under skis. Professional Observer
12/10/2015 - 12:40

Snowpack Observation
Tamarack Peak

Mount Rose Area
Forecaster

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