The last avalanche forecast for the 2023-2024 season will post on April 21st. Thank you to all who contributed to the avalanche center this season through observations, volunteer time, and/or financial contributions.
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This page displays avalanche incidents reported to the Sierra Avalanche Center that have occurred in the backcountry and involve a person caught, buried, and/or injuried.
| Date and time of observation or avalanche occurrence | Location | Region | Observation Type | Photos | Snowpack, Avalanche, Weather Videos | Snowpit videos (tests, etc) | Number of people caught | Number of people caught | Observation made by | |
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| 03/05/2011 - 14:00 | N. facing bowl on backside of Castle Peak | Donner Summit Area | Avalanche Observation |
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1 | Public | ||||
| 12/29/2012 - 10:45 | Donner Peak | Donner Summit Area | Avalanche Observation | 1 | Public | |||||
| 12/16/2014 - 20:21 | Castle Peak North Bowl | Donner Summit Area | Avalanche Observation | 1 | Public | |||||
| 01/28/2010 - 11:30 | Mt. Lincoln | Donner Summit Area | Avalanche Observation |
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2 | Forecaster | ||||
| 03/30/2020 - 16:45 | DLI / Castle | Donner Summit Area | Avalanche Observation |
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1 | Public | ||||
| 01/16/2016 - 12:00 | Andesite Ridge | Donner Summit Area | Avalanche Observation | 2 | Public | |||||
| 02/20/2017 - 10:50 | Andesite Peak | Donner Summit Area | Avalanche Observation |
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1 | Forecaster | ||||
| 01/26/2010 - 08:10 | Donner Peak | Donner Summit Area | Avalanche Observation |
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3 | Public | ||||
| 03/14/2020 - 14:30 | Contention Ridge | Donner Summit Area | Avalanche Observation |
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1 | Public | ||||
| 02/12/2017 - 11:30 | Main bowl of Rose Knob Peak | East Shore Area | Avalanche Observation | 1 | Public | |||||
| 01/25/2017 - 13:02 | Porcupine Ridge | East Shore Area | Avalanche Observation |
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1 | Public | ||||
| 03/29/2019 - 12:00 | Indian Valley | Ebbetts Pass Area | Avalanche Observation |
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1 | Professional Observer | ||||
| 03/06/2010 - 13:30 | Mini Halls Chute - Indian Cliff Chutes | Echo Summit Area | Avalanche Observation |
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1 | Public | ||||
| 02/28/2010 - 07:55 | Ralston | Echo Summit Area | Avalanche Observation |
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1 | Professional Observer | ||||
| 12/29/2012 - 13:10 | Echo Peak | Echo Summit Area | Avalanche Observation |
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, | 1 | Public |
