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
01/17/2021 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Stevens Peak
Carson Pass Area 		Variable rain crusts on NE aspects Thin snow cover on E aspects below 8400 ft. Snow cover above 8600 ft. Forecaster
01/16/2021 - 14:00
Snowpack Observation 		Andesite Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Educator
Alpenglow Expeditio
01/16/2021 - 10:30
Snowpack Observation 		Silver Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Looking down E aspect terrain from 8,000' to 7,300'. Rapidly thinning snowpack on ESE aspect at 8,000'. Decent supportable wet snow on open slopes at 8,000'. Very weak refreeze under thick forest canopy. Forecaster
01/15/2021 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Castle Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Shallow but manageable snow coverage. Good spring conditions on south side of Castle Below 7600', lots of exposed granite rock. Supportable snow in open areas. Forecaster
01/15/2021 - 10:45
Snowpack Observation 		Andesite Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Educator
Outdoor Adventure Cl
01/14/2021 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Blue lakes
Carson Pass Area 		Creek crossing melted out. Pit Profile @ 7800'. Pit Profile @ 8225'. Professional Observer
01/14/2021 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Relay Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Mix snow surface conditions with variety of crusts present Northerly aspects held firm rain crusts at upper elevations. Small roller balls on E aspects where punchy wet snow existed. Forecaster
01/14/2021 - 10:30
Snowpack Observation 		Melissa Coray Peak
Carson Pass Area 		Public
01/13/2021 - 14:00
Snowpack Observation 		just north of white rock lake
Independence Lake Area 		Public
01/13/2021 - 13:30
Snowpack Observation 		Donner Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Guide
Blackbird Mountain Guid
01/13/2021 - 12:30
Snowpack Observation 		Becker Peak
Echo Summit Area 		Public
01/13/2021 - 10:00
Snowpack Observation 		Mt. Lola
Independence Lake Area 		Light rain and limited visibility of surrounding peaks and across valleys. The top 4-5 inches were wet from rain. Minor roller balls could be triggered in the surface wet snow. Surface wet snow, ideal for snowballs. Forecaster
01/13/2021 - 09:00
Snowpack Observation 		Silver Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Mist and warm temps all the way to the top of Silver Peak. Ski kicks produced small roller balls and pinwheels in the wet snow. The surface crust was wet and soft in some places and still breakable in others. The surface crust was wet and soft in some places and still breakable in others. Forecaster
01/12/2021 - 14:30
Snowpack Observation 		Chickadee Ridge
Mount Rose Area 		Public
01/12/2021 - 11:30
Snowpack Observation 		Red Lake Peak
Carson Pass Area 		First sign of wind affected snow above 8000'. very small thin windslabs found in specific terrain. Snow transporting across the slope by saltation. Pit Profile @ 8700' on North aspect. Professional Observer

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