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
03/08/2018 - 13:30
Snowpack Observation 		Castle Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Public
03/07/2018 - 12:45
Snowpack Observation 		Silver Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Forecaster
03/07/2018 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Donner Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Minor roller balls on shaded steep NW-N aspects. Forecaster
03/07/2018 - 11:30
Snowpack Observation 		Waterhouse Peak
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		facets at 100cm depth with new snow above showing slab characteristics Public
03/07/2018 - 10:45
Snowpack Observation 		Ridge above Lake Mary
Donner Summit Area 		Guide
Tahoe Mountain Scho
03/06/2018 - 16:45
Snowpack Observation 		Far East Ridge of Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Forecaster
03/06/2018 - 12:30
Snowpack Observation 		Powderhouse Peak
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Blue skies and warm temps Professional Observer
03/06/2018 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Elephants Hump
Carson Pass Area 		Deep fractures on ENE portion of slope. Deep fractures on NE portion of slope. Boot pack is out of view to the left. Boot pack area, likely trigger. A few small cracks visible on upper right side. Facets from the weak layer in the snowpit. Forecaster
03/06/2018 - 10:15
Snowpack Observation 		W side Castle Pk
Donner Summit Area 		Educator
Donner Summit Avalanche Semina
03/05/2018 - 14:15
Snowpack Observation 		Tram Ridge, Shirley Canyon
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		facets in Shirley Canyon Guide
Alpenglow Expeditio
03/05/2018 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		Incline Lake Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Minimal roller ball activity on E aspect, 9500', by early afternoon. Forecaster
03/05/2018 - 09:45
Snowpack Observation 		Andesite Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Guide
Donner Summit Avalanche Semina
03/04/2018 - 19:00
Avalanche Observation 		About 100 feet down from the bowl at the top of ‘elevens’ on Trimmer
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Public
03/04/2018 - 15:00
Snowpack Observation 		Frog Lake
Carson Pass Area 		270 cm total snow height at this location. Buried near surface facets down 125 cms. Deep tap test. DTM13 on buried NSFs. Large crack behind where a cornice had partially broken away. This was covered by snow. Professional Observer
03/04/2018 - 14:30
Avalanche Observation 		Pole Creek
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Deep Slab avalanche viewed from Helicopter Guide
Alpenglow Expeditio

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