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
11/01/2021 - 12:20

Snowpack Observation
Relay Peak

Mount Rose Area
Supportable corn on E aspect terrain. 2.5 foot snowpack, stairstep on the left end of the column shows the upper near surface facet layer. Creeks in this area are a mix of open and covered. Forecaster
10/29/2021 - 14:00

Snowpack Observation
Castle Peak

Donner Summit Area
Public
10/29/2021 - 09:33

Snowpack Observation
Tamarack Peak

Mount Rose Area
Ski and foot pen in an open area Open creeks and obstacles Public
10/28/2021 - 12:00

Avalanche Observation
Elephants Graveyard

Carson Pass Area
Looking down on previous wet avalanche thought to have run on 10/28. Public
10/27/2021 - 14:00

Snowpack Observation
Andesite Peak

Donner Summit Area
Cornices above E aspect slopes on summit ridge of Andesite Pk. Cornice collapse and snow wet snow entrainment and roller balls. Free water at the base of the snowpack along the Castle Rd. Forecaster
10/27/2021 - 13:00

Avalanche Observation
Incline Peak

Mount Rose Area
Public
10/27/2021 - 13:00

Avalanche Observation
Relay Peak and Tamarack Peak

Mount Rose Area
Public
10/27/2021 - 10:13

Snowpack Observation
Donner Summit California SnoPark

Donner Summit Area
Public
10/26/2021 - 17:30

Snowpack Observation
Tamarack Ridge

Mount Rose Area
The slushy layer at the base of the snowpack has started to refreeze. Wind transport from the NE winds. NE winds had scoured areas near the ridgeline. Wind scoured surfaces near the ridgleine. Forecaster
10/26/2021 - 15:45

Snowpack Observation
Tamarack peak

Mount Rose Area
Public
10/26/2021 - 13:00

Avalanche Observation
East Face of Fireplug

Mount Rose Area
Wet Loose avalanche on the east face of Fireplug Public
10/26/2021 - 11:00

Avalanche Observation
Stevens Peak

Carson Pass Area
Public
10/26/2021 - 09:00

Snowpack Observation
Gold Peak (aka Silver Peak West, aka Pk 8426)

Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Wind effect on ridge above tree line sun crust from 10/25/21 on SE face Deep unconsolidated snow below tree line Snowpit Public
10/26/2021 - 08:00

Snowpack Observation
Mount Rose

Mount Rose Area
Public
10/25/2021 - 17:40

Snowpack Observation
Tamarack Peak

Mount Rose Area
ECTN26 Public

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