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
04/07/2020 - 12:15
Avalanche Observation 		Broken Glass Bowl
Mount Rose Area 		Small avalanche debris. Ran ~100' vertical. Deepest portion of the wind slab. ~30cm deep, all within the new snow. Public
04/07/2020 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Mt. Judah
Donner Summit Area 		Natural loose wet avalanche on north aspect, 7500'. Large built out cornices along ridgelines. Breakable crusts on E aspects with a dusting of snow on top. Forecaster
04/06/2020 - 14:00
Snowpack Observation 		Scott Peak & Munchkins
West Shore Area 		Pinwheel 7k ft at noon Cornices off NE side of Scott's Peak Public
04/06/2020 - 14:00
Avalanche Observation 		Relay peak
Mount Rose Area 		Public
04/06/2020 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		East of 89 near Luther pass
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Public
04/06/2020 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Peak 9155 South East of Mt. Ralston
Echo Summit Area 		Public
04/06/2020 - 11:30
Snowpack Observation 		Red Lake Peak
Carson Pass Area 		By 10:30am snow had shed from the sunny side of many trees. North facing below tree line steep slope at 7500' showing storm slab cracking. Open east & south facing terrain had a distinct wet layer just below surface. Mostly clear skies. Professional Observer
04/06/2020 - 11:15
Snowpack Observation 		NW of Incline Pk
Mount Rose Area 		Problematic weak layer just below crust at old/new snow interface. Very sunny early morning with abundant cloud cover by midday. Forming suncrust on SE aspect at about 9,000'. Forecaster
04/06/2020 - 08:00
Avalanche Observation 		Steven's Peak
Carson Pass Area 		Stevens from afar with a good view of the North Cirque. Upon closer inspection, a large crown is visible crossing the entire bowl. Public
04/05/2020 - 16:00
Avalanche Observation 		Trestle Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Public
04/05/2020 - 16:00
Snowpack Observation 		schallenberger ridge
Donner Summit Area 		Public
04/05/2020 - 12:30
Snowpack Observation 		Powderhouse Peak
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Shooting cracks in a wind loaded test slope just above tree line. Only about 4 inches of new snow below tree line at around noon. Over a foot of snow in a somewhat wind loaded zone just above tree line. Temps were close to freezing and my jacket and pants became wet despite wintry snow. Professional Observer
04/05/2020 - 11:00
Avalanche Observation 		Silver Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Intentionally triggered storm slab avalanche with 12-18 inch crown, below treeline NE aspect. (Different storm slab than the one in the video.) Snowfall rates at 1.5-2 inches per hour. Forecaster
04/05/2020 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Pickett Peak
Woodfords Canyon 		Professional Observer
04/04/2020 - 22:00
Avalanche Observation 		Frog Lake Cliffs
Donner Summit Area 		Public

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