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
02/07/2021 - 10:30

Snowpack Observation
Incline Lake Peak - Slab Cliffs

Mount Rose Area
Wind scoured surfaces and raised ski tracks on an exposed NE slope Numerous settlement cones around small trees. Melting cornice. Breakable melt-freeze crust on a sheltered but sun exposed slope in the morning. Signs of snowpack settlement around trees. Forecaster
02/07/2021 - 02:45

Avalanche Observation
Hell hole

Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Public
02/07/2021 - 01:30

Snowpack Observation
Castle Pass

Donner Summit Area
Educator

NORTH AMERICAN SKI TRAINING AND CLIMBI
02/06/2021 - 15:30

Snowpack Observation
Elephant's Back

Carson Pass Area
Wind slab Public
02/06/2021 - 14:00

Avalanche Observation
Donner Pass road saddle

Donner Summit Area
Public
02/06/2021 - 13:00

Snowpack Observation
Andesite Ridge

Donner Summit Area
Educator

NORTH AMERICAN SKI TRAINING AND CLIMBI
02/06/2021 - 12:45

Avalanche Observation
Lacey Peak

Little Truckee Summit Areas
Public
02/06/2021 - 12:30

Snowpack Observation
Elephants Hump

Carson Pass Area
Snow profile. Photo is a vertical panorama (probe is actually straight) Large facets at the top of the Dec 11 PWL failing at DT12 Public
02/06/2021 - 11:45

Snowpack Observation
Elephants Hump

Carson Pass Area
Public
02/06/2021 - 11:30

Avalanche Observation
Unnamed Flattop Pk at head of Pole Creek drainage

Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
D2.5, R4 avalanche likely triggered by cornice fall off of the center of the cliff. Debris ran through two gullies all the way to the large open meadow at the bottom of the slope. One of two gullies that the debris ran through. Alpha angle at the photo spot was 20 degrees. The debris ran downslope for another 300' below this point. Crown depth average 5', max 6'. Small secondary crown off of flank. Forecaster
02/06/2021 - 11:00

Snowpack Observation
Deep Creek Area

Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Public
02/05/2021 - 15:00

Snowpack Observation
Powderhouse Peak

Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Educator

Lake Tahoe Community College - Wilderness Educati
02/05/2021 - 13:30

Snowpack Observation
Kirkwood Lake

Carson Pass Area
Pit profile @ 7600' Settlement cracks. Wet compressible snow in deeper layers of snowpack. Look at upper and lower snowpack. Roller balls from recent warming. Wind loaded and effected slope. Snow transporting of ridge lines. Professional Observer
02/05/2021 - 13:15

Snowpack Observation
Signal Peak

Outside of the Forecast Area
Guide

West Wind Collecti
02/05/2021 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation
Hidden Peak

West Shore Area
Wind scoured slopes on the NE side of the summit of Hidden Peak More wind scoured surfaces on NE facing slopes near the summit of Hidden Peak NE winds blowing snow out of the N bowl near the summit of Tallac Signs of snowpack settlement around trees in below treeline terrain. Forecaster

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