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
12/04/2022 - 13:05

Avalanche Observation
Tamarack Peak - South end of Proletariat Face

Mount Rose Area
NE aspect, near treeline, ~9,800' NE aspect, near treeline, ~9,800' NE aspect, near treeline, ~9,800' Cracking extending well out into low angle N aspect terrain. Climber left end of the crown, the deepest, most wind loaded section at about 3 feet of slab. Forecaster
12/04/2022 - 11:00

Snowpack Observation
Mt. Lola

Little Truckee Summit Areas
Guide

West Wind Collective
12/04/2022 - 10:34

Avalanche Observation
Castle Peak

Donner Summit Area
Round facettes on the bed surface with 6" of new Sun/Mon snow on top. Public
12/04/2022 - 10:30

Snowpack Observation
Tamarack

Mount Rose Area
Public
12/04/2022 - 04:00

Avalanche Observation
Whites Creek

Mount Rose Area
Public
12/04/2022 - 03:00

Avalanche Observation
Tamarack Peak - Far East Ridge

Mount Rose Area
Forecaster
12/04/2022 - 02:00

Avalanche Observation
Silver and Poulsen Peaks

Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Partially filled in avalanches on NE aspects of a peak between Silver and Poulsen Peak Mostly filled in persistent slab avalanche on N facing terrain on Silver peak Mostly filled in persistent slab avalanche on NNE facing terrain on Silver peak Forecaster
12/04/2022 - 02:00

Avalanche Observation
Deer Creek

Sawtooth Ridge to Tahoe City
2 natural avalanches that occurred during the storm on Saturday (12/3) night or Sunday (12/4) morning. A close up of the one on the right that broke all the way across this slope. Forecaster
12/03/2022 - 17:00

Avalanche Observation
Mt. Watson

Sawtooth Ridge to Tahoe City
Public
12/03/2022 - 15:30

Snowpack Observation
Tahoe Meadows

Mount Rose Area
Public
12/03/2022 - 12:22

Snowpack Observation
Judah Saddle

Donner Summit Area
Guide

Blackbird Mountain Guides
12/03/2022 - 12:01

Snowpack Observation
Andesite

Donner Summit Area
Cinnamon roll near top of Andesite Roller balls and cinnamon rolls on andesite Guide

Alpenglow Expeditions
12/03/2022 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation
Meiss Lake Ridge

Carson Pass Area
Public
12/03/2022 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation
Mt. Judah

Donner Summit Area
A whumpf was felt in this terrain on a small test slope, NE aspect, BTL Active wind loading on the Judah Summit Ridge Ski kicks on small cornice features did not propagate. Limited visibility with storm strengthening by midday. Forecaster
12/03/2022 - 11:00

Snowpack Observation
Crater Lake

Carson Pass Area
Professional Observer
12/03/2022 - 10:30

Snowpack Observation
Angora Peak

Echo Summit Area
Public
12/03/2022 - 10:12

Snowpack Observation
Chickadee Ridge

Mount Rose Area
Public
12/03/2022 - 10:00

Snowpack Observation
Incline Peak

Mount Rose Area
Public
12/03/2022 - 09:30

Snowpack Observation
Rubicon Peak

West Shore Area
Public
12/02/2022 - 23:29

Snowpack Observation
Shirley Canyon

Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
We did observe small point release slides and smaller pockets that may have released midstorm yesterday A crack that propagated approximately 30 feet Guide

Alpenglow Expeditions

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