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
01/15/2022 - 13:32
Snowpack Observation 		Johnson Canyon
Donner Summit Area 		Guide
International Alpine Guid
01/15/2022 - 13:12
Snowpack Observation 		Mount Judah
Donner Summit Area 		A depression and hole revealing a sizeable moat on a cornice near Mt Judah on Donner Summit. A group of Backcountry skiers standing close to a large cornice South of Mt Lincoln on the Anderson ridge in the sugarbowl Backcountry. Guide
Blackbird Mountain Guid
01/15/2022 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		Angora Peak
Echo Summit Area 		Fallen Leaf Lake Shady aspects were a mix of shallow soft snow, firm snow, and firm old tracks. Boot pen at 12:30 on a sunny aspect Looking up at Angora Bowl with Echo Peak on the far left Professional Observer
01/15/2022 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Near PCT, I-80 junction
Donner Summit Area 		Public
01/15/2022 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Indian Valley
Ebbetts Pass Area 		Professional Observer
01/15/2022 - 11:45
Snowpack Observation 		Hidden Peak
West Shore Area 		Public
01/15/2022 - 11:30
Snowpack Observation 		Lincoln Ridge
Yuba Pass Area 		1 to 2 inches of dust on crust and large surface hoar in wind protected, full shade areas. Despite mid level cloud cover, solar aspects traveled below 7,800' were in melt phase at 10:45 am. Forecaster
01/15/2022 - 09:38
Snowpack Observation 		Boreal Ridge
Donner Summit Area 		Public
01/14/2022 - 13:49
Snowpack Observation 		Castle peak
Donner Summit Area 		Blowing snow on ridgetop Small surface hoar in protected areas Downed trees from early January winds Public
01/14/2022 - 13:12
Snowpack Observation 		Andesite peak 7500'
Donner Summit Area 		Guide
Blackbird Mountain Guid
01/14/2022 - 12:30
Snowpack Observation 		Deep Creek
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Boot supportable wet snow on our S aspect ascent at around 7,400' at 11:35am. Two to 3 inches of surface wet snow SSE aspect terrain in the 7,000' to 8,000' zone at noon. Dust in crust holding on shaded N aspects above about 6,600'. Forecaster
01/14/2022 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Rose Knob
Mount Rose Area 		Cornice crack Public
01/13/2022 - 14:00
Snowpack Observation 		Elephant's Hump
Carson Pass Area 		Shiny ice layer extending roughly 50 feet down this slope. Reverse skin track Shiny ice layer A broken piece of crust with about an inch of soft snow on top. Wind has done damage on open southerly slopes in this area Professional Observer
01/13/2022 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Jakes Peak
West Shore Area 		Roller balls and pinwheels from warming on previous days. Wind affected snow surfaces on exposed slopes Exposed crusts on a W/NW aspect near 9000 ft. Cloud cover starting to increase over Desolation Wilderness. Forecaster
01/12/2022 - 13:30
Snowpack Observation 		Mt. Judah
Donner Summit Area 		Small roller-balls and pinwheels triggered by a ski kick. Crusts exposed by wind scouring on the ridges. 3 to 4 inches of wet snow on a S aspect @ 1:15 pm Forecaster

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