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
03/14/2019 - 12:30
Snowpack Observation 		Incline Lake Peak and Slab Cliffs
Mount Rose Area 		Scoured surfaces on a NE aspect along the summit ridge of Incline Lake Peak. Raised ski tracks on an E aspect near the summit ridgeline ECTP on a test slope wind-loaded by the NE winds. Ski kick triggered shooting crack on a previously undercut test slope wind-loaded by the NE winds. ECTN on a test slope wind-loaded by SW winds. Scoured slopes and large cornices on the summit of Incline Lake Peak. Settlement crack in below treeline terrrain. Tiger striping indicating cross-loading on a W / NW aspect. Forecaster
03/14/2019 - 11:00
Avalanche Observation 		Northern face of Jobs Sister
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Public
03/13/2019 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		Elephants Hump
Carson Pass Area 		Scoured NE facing slope near the ridgeline Ice crust exposed by wind scouring on the ridge NE wind transport off of Red Lake Peak ECTN on a previously wind-loaded NE facing test slope. Forecaster
03/13/2019 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Davis Creek
Mount Rose Area 		wet debris visible in runout Public
03/12/2019 - 12:15
Snowpack Observation 		South side of Jakes
West Shore Area 		Public
03/12/2019 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Horse Meadow
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Professional Observer
03/12/2019 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Mt. Judah
Donner Summit Area 		ECTP 17 on a small wind-loaded test slope. ECTP 19 on a small wind-loaded test slope. Small skier triggered cracking in a newly formed surface wind slab. Variable sun crust on a westerly aspect. Wind-affected snow surfaces. Blowing snow along the summit ridgeline of Mt. Judah Firm icy surface on a wind scoured W aspect. Large cornices overhanging Wildflower Ridge. I decided to go back and around them on the uphill side and stayed very far from the edge of the ridge when I did. Weather moving in from the West to the East. Forecaster
03/11/2019 - 17:00
Snowpack Observation 		Castle Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Small fragile new windslabs Rime Ice falling from rocks. It wasn't quite warm enough to form rollerballs. SW aspect at 5pm Public
03/11/2019 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Spooner thru Kingsbury
East Shore Area 		Professional Observer
03/11/2019 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Thick low to mid level clouds during the morning hours on Tamarack Peak. East Ridge of Tamarack Peak with cornices and some recent NE wind scouring. Cornice collapses partially covered by additional new snow. Forecaster
03/11/2019 - 10:30
Snowpack Observation 		Maggies Peak
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay) 		Clouds lingering over Maggies south Lightly rimed trees near Maggies ridge Professional Observer
03/11/2019 - 10:00
Avalanche Observation 		Anderson Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Wind slab avalanche size D1 on NE aspects triggered by intentional cornice collapse. ECTP-18 down 40 cm on WNW aspect. Fresh wind slab P hard aver 4F-. Melt freeze crust on solar aspects from March 10 at about 7,500'. Forecaster
03/10/2019 - 19:00
Avalanche Observation 		Ebbetts Pass Proper
Ebbetts Pass Area 		Public
03/10/2019 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		Fire Plug
Mount Rose Area 		2-3 foot cornices would collapse with a few kicks After undercutting, this wind lip did not crack or break when jumped on Public
03/10/2019 - 12:30
Snowpack Observation 		NE of Echo Peak
Echo Summit Area 		CT11 & CT18 SP at 95 down on Graupel just above the Feb 14 rain crust. Graupel on the Feb 14 Rain crust at 95cm down. Public

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