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
01/28/2020 - 10:00
Snowpack Observation 		Stevens Peak
Carson Pass Area 		Leeward shoulder of a windy ridge. Hand hardness. 175 cm total snow height. Scoured highpoint on a ridge. Very small skier triggered wind slab. Debris from small wind slab showing cohesive blocks still present. Professional Observer
01/27/2020 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Upper Blue Lake
Carson Pass Area 		Professional Observer
01/27/2020 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Mt. Judah
Donner Summit Area 		Cornice dropped onto a test slope that did not result in any signs of wind slab instability Skier triggered crack on another more N facing test slope. Breakable crust from light rain this morning, mainly below 7500'. Settlement cracks around trees showing new storm snow gaining strength. Poor visibility looking into the larger avalanche terrain. Forecaster
01/27/2020 - 02:00
Snowpack Observation 		Meiss Meadow
Carson Pass Area 		Public
01/26/2020 - 16:00
Snowpack Observation 		Far East Ridge of Tamarack
Mount Rose Area 		Small wind slab that cracked on when I kicked it. Wind scouring on the exposed ridge Forecaster
01/26/2020 - 14:00
Avalanche Observation 		Bear Meadows
Independence Lake Area 		Public
01/26/2020 - 14:00
Snowpack Observation 		Waterhouse
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Public
01/26/2020 - 12:45
Snowpack Observation 		Mt Houghton Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Public
01/26/2020 - 12:30
Snowpack Observation 		Round Top
Carson Pass Area 		stability test location on round top Public
01/26/2020 - 12:30
Snowpack Observation 		Roundtop
Carson Pass Area 		Public
01/26/2020 - 11:15
Snowpack Observation 		East Ridge Relay Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Public
01/26/2020 - 10:00
Snowpack Observation 		South slopes of Tamarack
Mount Rose Area 		ECTN14 at snowpit #1; some cohesiveness of 2 layers (new snow, old windslab) that popped out when we pulled at them with a shovel. Public
01/26/2020 - 06:00
Snowpack Observation 		Above Round Lake
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Small pit done about 4:00 pm last night before it started raining. Top 5cm of snow wet due to above freezing temperatures. Chowder snow this morning around 9:00AM Educator
Lake Tahoe Community College - Wilderness Educati
01/26/2020 - 02:00
Snowpack Observation 		Waterhouse
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Public
01/25/2020 - 14:30
Snowpack Observation 		1/2 mile NE from Toms meadow
Independence Lake Area 		Public

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