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
03/02/2021 - 12:20
Snowpack Observation 		Incline Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Very minor wet loose instability triggered by ski cut on 40-42 degree convexity. Very minor wet loose instability triggered by ski cut on 40-42 degree convexity. Slightly thicker but still minimal cloud cover looking to the SW across Lake Tahoe. Minimal cloud cover looking to the NW. Forecaster
03/01/2021 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Red Lake Peak
Carson Pass Area 		South side of Red Lake Peak Smooth snow surface, but remained mostly firm above 8600'. Forecaster
02/28/2021 - 16:20
Snowpack Observation 		Elephant’s Hump
Carson Pass Area 		Cracks on Elephant’s Hump Wind blown hard crust on Elephant’s Hump Public
02/28/2021 - 14:26
Snowpack Observation 		Lola
Little Truckee Summit Areas 		Public
02/28/2021 - 13:30
Snowpack Observation 		White Rock
Little Truckee Summit Areas 		Public
02/28/2021 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Echo Ridge
Echo Summit Area 		Public
02/28/2021 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Lincoln Ridge
Yuba Pass Area 		1-2 inches of soft wet snow on top of a shallow but supportable base on a low elevations SW facing slope. Exposed crusts and wind scoured features along the top of Lincoln Ridge Snowmobiles seemed to break through the upper crust and into some softer snow on northerly aspects Forecaster
02/27/2021 - 22:45
Snowpack Observation 		Elephant's Hump
Carson Pass Area 		Previously wind affected snow surfaces. Mix of exposed Feb 19 rain crust and shallow dust on crust. Hand pit looking at dust on crust and layers above and below crust. Forecaster
02/27/2021 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Lola’s area
Little Truckee Summit Areas 		Public
02/26/2021 - 13:01
Snowpack Observation 		Chickadee Ridge / Ophir Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Strong wind on small south facing cornice. Wind affected snow below treeline Public
02/26/2021 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Greater Bronco Area
Mount Rose Area 		Public
02/26/2021 - 11:30
Snowpack Observation 		Relay Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Blowing snow off of Relay Peak Raised tracks and wind scoured terrain. Wind scoured, but mostly soft surface snow. Snow coverage on south aspects was good. Forecaster
02/26/2021 - 08:11
Snowpack Observation 		Stevens Peak
Carson Pass Area 		Public
02/25/2021 - 13:30
Snowpack Observation 		Castle Valley
Donner Summit Area 		Educator
NORTH AMERICAN SKI TRAINING AND CLIMBI
02/25/2021 - 12:19
Snowpack Observation 		Deep Creek Ridge
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		graupel at top of crust Guide
Tahoe Mountain Scho

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