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
12/16/2019 - 11:30
Snowpack Observation 		Grouse Rock
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		E Wind transport Cornices Rimed surface hoar NW Tree Line 12-15mm surface hoar Professional Observer
12/15/2019 - 13:45
Snowpack Observation 		Paulson’s Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Public
12/15/2019 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		Fireplug
Mount Rose Area 		N 8900' HS145cm HN15cm ECTX Fist to 4F to 1F Minor cracking Public
12/15/2019 - 12:30
Snowpack Observation 		Slab Cliffs
Mount Rose Area 		Wind scouring and texture on near and above treeline terrain. Wind scouring on shaded NW aspects near treeline. Small cornice kicks did not show any signs of propagation. Forecaster
12/15/2019 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Meiss Headwaters
Carson Pass Area 		Professional Observer
12/15/2019 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Twin Peaks Ridgeline
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Professional Observer
12/15/2019 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Stevens Peak
Carson Pass Area 		wind effected snow below ridgelines wind effected snow Public
12/15/2019 - 11:30
Snowpack Observation 		Picketts Peak
Woodfords Canyon 		Public
12/15/2019 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Incline Peak and Lake
Mount Rose Area 		Incline Lake and Peak, Photo: J. Tarricone Public
12/15/2019 - 02:30
Snowpack Observation 		Red Lake Peak
Carson Pass Area 		small mid slope slide signs of wind transport signs of rain crust on plants? signs of rain crust on rocks? Public
12/14/2019 - 13:15
Snowpack Observation 		Andesite peak
Donner Summit Area 		Educator
Tahoe Mountain Scho
12/14/2019 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Incline Lake Peak
Mount Rose Area 		planar fracture below 2 ft of snow Public
12/14/2019 - 11:45
Snowpack Observation 		Hidden Peak
West Shore Area 		Dense wind affected new snow near the summit with minimal ski penetration. Poor conditions at 6,600'. Improving conditions at 7,100'. Good coverage at 7,500'. Dec 12 rain crust on summit ridge exposed by wind scouring. Dec 12 rain crust in the snowpit at 9,100'. Forecaster
12/13/2019 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Incline Lake Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Cracking in a new 6 inch think wind slab at midday. More wind slab cracking at midday. Forecaster
12/13/2019 - 10:00
Snowpack Observation 		Frog Lake Ridge
Carson Pass Area 		Professional Observer

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