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
12/09/2022 - 10:30
Snowpack Observation 		Tamarack
Mount Rose Area 		Sugary snow falling from hand Yesterday's tracks covered with blowing snow Public
12/09/2022 - 10:00
Snowpack Observation 		Incline Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Angular grains- dry and coarse in hand Guide
Tahoe Mountain Scho
12/08/2022 - 13:03
Snowpack Observation 		Elephants Hump
Carson Pass Area 		Public
12/08/2022 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Blue Lakes
Carson Pass Area 		Professional Observer
12/08/2022 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Surface hoar was widespread on Tamarack Peak The winds had started to move snow and fill in old tracks by early afternoon. Lenticular clouds and waves on the lake herald strong winds and the approaching storm. Forecaster
12/08/2022 - 11:30
Snowpack Observation 		Incline Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Mid elevation Incline Peak High elevation Incline Peak Public
12/08/2022 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Stevens Peak
Carson Pass Area 		Surface hoar up to 1 cm observed in openings in below tree line E facing terrain on Stevens. Appears to be a skier triggered slide from a couple of days ago. Plenty of wind slab present in windy zones above 8000 feet. Looking back at old slide. Winds really picked up around 11:30 with lots of blowing snow observed. Professional Observer
12/08/2022 - 10:30
Snowpack Observation 		Red Lake Peak
Carson Pass Area 		Public
12/07/2022 - 14:00
Snowpack Observation 		Monument Peak
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Public
12/07/2022 - 11:30
Snowpack Observation 		Rubicon Peak
West Shore Area 		Public
12/07/2022 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Winnemucca Lake
Carson Pass Area 		Lots of surface hoar today Professional Observer
12/07/2022 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Mt. Watson
Sawtooth Ridge to Tahoe City 		Widespread surface hoar existed in this area. ECTP26 that failed on the Dec 1st facet layer. Forecaster
12/07/2022 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Old Iron Mountain ski area
Outside of the Forecast Area 		Public
12/06/2022 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		Shirley Canyon
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Surface Hoar, 1-2mm on N aspect @ 6500' Skier triggered windslab from unknown party. Steep E facing terrain. , Guide
Alpenglow Expeditio
12/06/2022 - 12:55
Snowpack Observation 		Elephant's Hump
Carson Pass Area 		Public

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