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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