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
04/10/2012 - 11:45
Snowpack Observation 		Jakes Peak
West Shore Area 		Forecaster
02/17/2015 - 11:35
Snowpack Observation 		Waterhouse Peak
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Forecaster
01/04/2021 - 14:00
Avalanche Observation 		Dicks Peak
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay) 		Avalanche on Dicks Peak viewed from Jakes Peak on Jan 5. Avalanche on Dicks Peak viewed from Rubicon Peak on Dec 29. Avalanche on Dicks Peak viewed from Rubicon Peak on Dec 4. Avalanche crown on Dicks Pk on Dec 30. Area of avalanche crown on Dicks Pk on Dec 30. Forecaster
11/09/2011 - 12:15
Snowpack Observation 		Becker Peak
Echo Summit Area 		Forecaster
01/13/2016 - 11:00
Avalanche Observation 		Andesite Peak
Donner Summit Area
Forecaster
03/22/2016 - 02:00
Avalanche Observation 		Silver Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Forecaster
02/16/2011 - 15:45
Avalanche Observation 		Hidden Peak
West Shore Area
Forecaster
02/20/2017 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Andesite Ridge
Donner Summit Area
Natural storm slab, 46 degree slope, NE aspect, 7500'.
Avalanche debris running through trees.
 Forecaster
11/27/2017 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area 		East Ridge of Tamarack Peak. Some scouring of previously wind loaded terrain. Ski kicks on small test slopes had limited results with new snow. Forecaster
12/12/2013 - 12:45
Snowpack Observation 		South of Red Lake
Carson Pass Area 		Forecaster
02/25/2018 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		East Ridge Relay Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Near surface facets buried under recent storm snow at pit location. N aspect, 9600', NTL terrain. Wind textured snow surface at 9600', N aspect, just off ridgeline. E aspect wind effected snow at 9600'. Forecaster
02/11/2010 - 10:30
Snowpack Observation 		Hourglass Bowl
Mount Rose Area 		Forecaster
11/24/2014 - 14:45
Snowpack Observation 		Tamarack Peak - Hourglass Bowl
Mount Rose Area 		Forecaster
12/06/2018 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Castle Peak
Donner Summit Area 		8-10mm surface hoar in Round Valley at 7900'. Rimmed surface snow above 8000', up to 10mm in size. Forecaster
12/18/2009 - 12:30
Snowpack Observation 		Mt. Lola summit bowl east ridge
Independence Lake Area 		Forecaster

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