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
11/02/2022 - 10:35
Snowpack Observation 		Mt. Judah/Wildflower Ridge
Donner Summit Area 		Thin snow cover over the rock N slopes of Mt. Judah above Old Hwy 40. Wind drifts along the approach giving indications of the expected wind slab concerns. Wind pillow and early stage cornice formation across the top of Wildflower Ridge. 4F hard wind slab over F hard new snow. This structure was limited to wind drifted areas. Thin snowcover in the North Bowl of the East Face of Mt. Judah. My track across the top of Wildflower ridge, refilled after about 35 minutes. Forecaster

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