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
04/05/2023 - 09:00
Snowpack Observation 		Tamarack
Mount Rose Area 		Public
04/04/2023 - 16:00
Snowpack Observation 		Kingsbury
East Shore Area 		Numerous crusts within the top 2ft of snow. My 300cm probe was not touching the ground. Very smooth and planar surfaces remaining after removing the failed ECT columns Professional Observer
04/04/2023 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Skier triggered cracking in wind-drifted snow on a SW aspect on Tamarack Peak. Large cornices above NE and N facing slopes on Tamarack Peak ECTN results on a wind-loaded test slope on Tamarack Peak. Forecaster
04/03/2023 - 15:00
Snowpack Observation 		Frog Lake Ridge
Carson Pass Area 		Cracking on a wind loaded test slope Cracks on test slopes failed near the surface, and also at the new/old interface down almost 2 feet More cracking on a wind loaded test slope The leeward side of Elephant's Back was obscured by wind blown snow Big cornices along Frog Lake Ridge Graupel as new snowfall Professional Observer
04/03/2023 - 14:03
Snowpack Observation 		Rubicon Peak
West Shore Area 		Ski kicks triggered shooting cracks on wind-loaded slopes in near treeline terrain. Ski kicks triggered shooting cracks on wind-loaded slopes in near treeline terrain. Blowing snow near the summit of Rubicon Clouds, snow and wind stuck around all day. Bursts of snow produced graupel throughout the day. About 3 inches of snow on top of a crust near the trailhead. Forecaster
04/02/2023 - 15:00
Snowpack Observation 		Andesite Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Graupel on a thin crust at the base of the wind slabs. Blowing snow building larger cornices and adding to wind slabs. Ripples on the snow surface in near treeline terrain. Large cornices on Andesite Ridge Forecaster
04/02/2023 - 09:15
Snowpack Observation 		Meiss Meadow
Carson Pass Area 		Public
04/01/2023 - 15:21
Snowpack Observation 		Johnson Canyon
Donner Summit Area 		Public
04/01/2023 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Deep Creek
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		View into Pole Creek with mostly cloudy skies by midday. ECTN on wind slab 6-8'' deep. Soft snow available for wind transport at ridgeline at 8000'. Cornices along ridgeline to Deep Creek Peak. Forecaster
04/01/2023 - 10:30
Avalanche Observation 		Hawkings Peak
Woodfords Canyon 		Public
04/01/2023 - 10:00
Snowpack Observation 		Bear Trap Cabin
Bear Valley Area 		Public
04/01/2023 - 02:19
Snowpack Observation 		Donner and trestle
Donner Summit Area 		Public
04/01/2023 - 01:45
Avalanche Observation 		Red lake peak
Carson Pass Area 		Public
03/31/2023 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		Incline Lake Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Firm wind slabs with small localized cracking, but no signs of propagation. Light wind scouring and wind crusts on N aspects a few hundred feet below ridgeline. Very large cornices still exist along ridgelines in this area. Still some soft snow along ridgelines for future wind transport. Beautiful sunny day with some thin high clouds and some clouds over the west slope. Forecaster
03/31/2023 - 13:00
Avalanche Observation 		Castle peak
Donner Summit Area 		Public

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