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
01/23/2020 - 11:30
Snowpack Observation 		Talking Mountain
Echo Summit Area 		Saturated wet snow Surface Hoar growing in flat and north aspects above 8500 feet Lingering clouds (and perhaps some smoke) over Tahoe indicating inversion Snow settlement crack Professional Observer
01/23/2020 - 10:30
Snowpack Observation 		Stoney Ridge
West Shore Area 		Forecaster
01/23/2020 - 07:15
Snowpack Observation 		Tamarack
Mount Rose Area 		Public
01/22/2020 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Mt. Judah
Donner Summit Area 		Large cornice chunks did not initiate propagation or cracking on slopes below. Wind slab cracking in areas that were undercut. Wind slabs up to 6'' deep. Wind scoured ridges offer no additional snow for wind transport. Mid and high level clouds this morning with increasing periods of sun. Forecaster
01/21/2020 - 15:00
Snowpack Observation 		Donner Ridge
Donner Summit Area 		, , , Guide
Alpenglow Expeditio
01/21/2020 - 12:30
Snowpack Observation 		East of Billy’s at 8,150’
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Public
01/21/2020 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Elephants Hump
Carson Pass Area 		Ridgetop drifting from strong SW winds. Intentionally triggered rollerballs, NE aspect at ~8,000'. Location of test pit 1. Location of test pit 2. Location of test pit 3. Forecaster
01/20/2020 - 14:00
Snowpack Observation 		Stevens Peak North Bowl
Carson Pass Area 		Steep terrain on Stevens Peak Loose facets just under 1/4 rain crust Professional Observer
01/20/2020 - 13:45
Snowpack Observation 		Donner Ridge
Donner Summit Area 		Public
01/20/2020 - 12:30
Avalanche Observation 		Incline Lake Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Blowing snow windward aspect-some available snow for transport limited cracking on cornice wind slab avalanche crown snowpit at 9200' N aspect Professional Observer
01/20/2020 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Brockway Summit
Sawtooth Ridge to Tahoe City 		ECTN22 on top of sugary facets Public
01/20/2020 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Silver Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Roller balls on NE aspect @ 6500' Guide
Alpenglow Expeditio
01/20/2020 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Silver Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		ECTP-14 on Jan 4 crust/facet layer. Wind transport starting at 11am this morning. Soft available snow along ridges for wind transport as winds increase. Forecaster
01/20/2020 - 10:15
Snowpack Observation 		Horse Canyon
Bear Valley Area 		Horse Canyon Pit Public
01/19/2020 - 15:45
Snowpack Observation 		Backside Donner Ski Ranch
Donner Summit Area 		Public

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