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
12/30/2015 - 13:15
Snowpack Observation 		Looking west from Waterhouse
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Stellars still intact on the surface on the north face of Waterhouse, no signs of surface hoar starting to form.looking across at "Shower chutes" I could see large broken cornice chunks and debris piles across most of ridge line. Starting lookers right in the sun and continuing all the way across lookers left to the peak and continuing down the other-side. No signs of a triggered avalanche from the weight of the cornice on the slope underneath. Probably occurred in the early morning when the sun was on it. Wind effected ridge. Strong west wind loading east aspect.Over hanging cornices forming at the bottom of the picture along the ridge line. Public
03/04/2023 - 09:00
Avalanche Observation 		Lake Run Right of Way
Donner Summit Area 		Public
01/15/2020 - 12:15
Avalanche Observation 		Signal Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Small cliff ban to the lookers right of the affected slope is where I stopped. Public
02/06/2021 - 12:30
Snowpack Observation 		Elephants Hump
Carson Pass Area 		Snow profile. Photo is a vertical panorama (probe is actually straight) Large facets at the top of the Dec 11 PWL failing at DT12 Public
03/05/2011 - 12:40
Snowpack Observation 		Waterhouse
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Public
02/18/2017 - 14:55
Avalanche Observation 		Stevens Peak Area
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Public
01/22/2022 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Ebbetts Pass
Ebbetts Pass Area 		Public
03/17/2011 - 01:00
Avalanche Observation 		Janine's or Jeannine's Peak
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay)
Public

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