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
11/26/2017 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Barker Peak
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		2' of snow at 8020', NE aspect on Barker PeakRain runnels throughout area at 7800'.Mostly supportable snowpack made up of wet grains and crusts. Forecaster
11/25/2017 - 14:00
Snowpack Observation 		Relay Peak
Mount Rose Area 		ECTX on a N aspect at 9800 ft. on Relay Peak. A PST performed at this location scored PST 100/100 (END) when I targeted the old snow near the bottom of the snowpack. Forecaster
11/24/2017 - 13:30
Snowpack Observation 		Red Lake Peak
Carson Pass Area 		Moist snow near the bottom of the snowpack on a north aspect at 9500'. Snow coverage in the Roundtop area on north aspects. 5-10 cm (2-4") of wet snow on a south aspect at 9000' at 1:30 pm.Patchy snow coverage on the SW-SE aspects of Red Lake Peak Forecaster
11/24/2017 - 13:05
Snowpack Observation 		Round Top
Carson Pass Area 		Previous post hole. I was able to stand on top on not sink. 190lbs Public
11/22/2017 - 10:30
Snowpack Observation 		Castle Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Icy crusts on the northerly aspects that ranged from breakable to supportable.Breakable rain crust and rain runnels in a meadow at 7800 ft. Forecaster
11/21/2017 - 23:15
Snowpack Observation 		Incline Lake Pk and points to the NW.
Mount Rose Area 		ESE aspect at around 8,600', ~12:30pm. Forecaster
11/20/2017 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Maggies Peak South
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay) 		Forecaster
11/19/2017 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		Elephant's Back and Round Top
Carson Pass Area 		Professional Observer
11/19/2017 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Sisters
Carson Pass Area 		Blowing wind removing snow down to rain crust. Professional Observer
11/19/2017 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Relay Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Forecaster
11/18/2017 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Rubicon Peak
West Shore Area 		8100' on North aspect. HS=67cm, skipen 5cmShallow snowpack below 7600'. Forecaster
11/18/2017 - 11:20
Snowpack Observation 		NE Bowl of Mt. Houghton
Mount Rose Area 		Public
11/17/2017 - 12:28
Snowpack Observation 		Incline Lake
Mount Rose Area 		Public
11/17/2017 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Andesite Ridge
Donner Summit Area 		Rain runnels on the snow surface despite 3 to 5 inches of new snow after it stopped raining. Public
11/17/2017 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Forecaster

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