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
12/26/2020 - 11:00
Avalanche Observation 		Between Lacey Meadows and The Grilles
Little Truckee Summit Areas 		Public
12/26/2020 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Silver Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Drifting snow as viewed from near treeline. Drifting snow above treeline. Drifting snow above treeline. Drifting snow above treeline. Forecaster
12/26/2020 - 05:00
Avalanche Observation 		Frog Lake Ridge
Carson Pass Area 		Forecaster
12/25/2020 - 13:15
Snowpack Observation 		Cabin Creek
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Educator
West Wind Collecti
12/24/2020 - 12:30
Snowpack Observation 		Powder House
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Light dry surface snow in trees below tree line. Wind effected snow near tree line. Wind Slab formation near tree line and exposed ridges. Boot pen stepping off my board. Pit Profile Large faceted grains @ 2.5mm in Dec.11th layer. Professional Observer
12/24/2020 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Deep Creek
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Guide
Alpenglow Expeditio
12/23/2020 - 13:45
Snowpack Observation 		Incline peak
Mount Rose Area 		Public
12/23/2020 - 12:30
Snowpack Observation 		Silver Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Cracking on windslabs when we undercut the slope Enjoying a ridgetop transition with calm winds Shooting cracks on stiff windslabs Educator
Alpenglow Expeditio
12/23/2020 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Woods Lake
Carson Pass Area 		Professional Observer
12/23/2020 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Silver Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Wind effects on the ridge of Silver Debirs and variable wind packed surfaces in below treeline areas Forecaster
12/23/2020 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Mt. Judah
Donner Summit Area 		Firm wind scoured surfaces were common in most areas. Several small D1 wind slab avalanches along the E face of Judah. Unknown trigger, 1-2 days old. Some blowing snow off of the higher peaks on the Sierra Crest. 4-8mm surface hoar throughout this area. Forecaster
12/22/2020 - 15:00
Snowpack Observation 		Becker Ridge
Echo Summit Area 		Public
12/22/2020 - 14:00
Snowpack Observation 		Andesite Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Guide
Alpenglow Expeditio
12/22/2020 - 13:00
Avalanche Observation 		Stevens Peak
Carson Pass Area 		Wind Slab Cracking Wind Slab Cracking Wind Slab Cracking Natural D1 Wild Slab Avalanche Public
12/22/2020 - 10:30
Snowpack Observation 		Lincoln Ridge
Yuba Pass Area 		Snow surface evidence of recent wind drifting (left to right). Skier triggered cracking near the edge of the wind slab adjacent to cornice. Mini fridge size cornice sections dropped onto wind slab without results. Forecaster

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