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 Snowpack, Avalanche, Weather Images Observation made by
01/18/2023 - 14:30
Snowpack Observation 		Mt Watson
Sawtooth Ridge to Tahoe City 		Public
01/18/2023 - 14:11
Snowpack Observation 		Blue Lakes
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Public
01/18/2023 - 12:30
Avalanche Observation 		Ward Canyon
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Public
01/18/2023 - 12:20
Avalanche Observation 		Mt Rose as seen from Galena Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Public
01/18/2023 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Mt. Rose Shoulder
Mount Rose Area 		Initial crack in the snow Public
01/18/2023 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Donner Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Surface hoar observed, widespread Small windslab pockets failing in steeper terrain, 20 - 25cm deep Guide
Alpenglow Expeditions
01/18/2023 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Deer Park/Alpine Meadows Rd Corridor
Five Lakes Area 		230cm @7800ft Snow settlement around trees evidence of old wind slab Educator
Alpenglow Expeditions
01/18/2023 - 11:31
Avalanche Observation 		Mt. Rose
Mount Rose Area 		Public
01/18/2023 - 11:30
Snowpack Observation 		Silver Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Widespread surface hoar on NW-N-NE-E aspects at all elevations Widespread surface hoar at all elevations up to ridgeline. Small wind slab cracking from overnight wind transport Small loose dry sluffing in steeper terrain. This terrain is where surface hoar could be buried tomorrow! ECTN's in the top 1.5m snowpack. Forecaster
01/18/2023 - 09:00
Snowpack Observation 		Field of Dreams (Munchkins)
Five Lakes Area 		Public
01/18/2023 - 08:30
Snowpack Observation 		Deep Creek
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Public
01/18/2023 - 07:00
Snowpack Observation 		Johnson Canyon East Face
Donner Summit Area 		Public
01/18/2023 - 07:00
Avalanche Observation 		Donner Peak - Lake Run
Donner Summit Area 		Guide
Tahoe Mountain School
01/18/2023 - 01:30
Avalanche Observation 		Fire Plug
Mount Rose Area 		Loose point release D1 on SE aspect of Mt. Rose Settlement cones ~8000' Snow transport near "rabbit ears" wind out of NW depositing snow on SE Guide
Alpenglow Expeditions
01/17/2023 - 13:30
Snowpack Observation 		Monument Peak
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Public
01/17/2023 - 12:12
Snowpack Observation 		Deep unconsolidated snow on Carson Pass
Carson Pass Area 		Dissipating clouds on Round Top. The normal trailhead entrance for PCT. Small glimpse of what's left of the Forest Service building. Small signs of settlement occuring. 2-4mm surface hoar widespread near and below tree line. Large cornice development near and above tree line. Large cornices on Meiss Meadow ridge line and low lying cloud cover on the crest. Shovel Tilt test at 8700'. Professional Observer
01/17/2023 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Jakes Peak
West Shore Area 		Previous storm slab avalanche partially covered by additional storm snow. Small storm slab in near treeline terrain. Shooting crack in NTL terrain Density change about 6'' deep causing small storm slabs to fail Surface hoar present in open BTL and NTL terrain up to peak. up to 4mm in size. Forecaster
01/17/2023 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		N of Relay ridge
Mount Rose Area 		Public
01/16/2023 - 13:00
Avalanche Observation 		Deer Park ridgeline
Five Lakes Area 		7630', NE aspect 7630', NE aspect. Crown is between trees in the center of photo. Riding down where the ski tracks are, I triggered the small ~1' slab to looker's left. 6800', NW aspect. Guide
Alpenglow Expeditions
01/16/2023 - 12:14
Snowpack Observation 		Blue Lakes Road Public

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