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
02/21/2017 - 01:00

Avalanche Observation
Corkscrew slide path

Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay)
Toe of the debris.
Huge blocks in the debris.
Looking up from the highest point of the debris.
Looking down on the debris from higher on the edge of the Corkscrew path.
Professional Observer
03/02/2017 - 13:20

Avalanche Observation
North Bowl Castle Peak

Donner Summit Area
Public
02/07/2014 - 12:00

Avalanche Observation
Deep Creek

Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Public
01/29/2016 - 22:43

Avalanche Observation
Negro Canyon

Donner Summit Area
Public
02/17/2014 - 10:00

Avalanche Observation
Red Lake Peak

Carson Pass Area
Public
02/28/2014 - 13:00

Avalanche Observation
Talking Mountain

Echo Summit Area
Forecaster
03/26/2014 - 17:00

Avalanche Observation
Mt Judah just outside the sugarbowl boundary

Donner Summit Area
Public
11/16/2017 - 09:00

Avalanche Observation
Hourglass Bowl

Mount Rose Area
Forecaster
12/06/2017 - 10:00

Avalanche Observation
Frog Lake Ridge

Carson Pass Area
Professional Observer
12/30/2009 - 08:40

Avalanche Observation
Wildflower Ridge - Mt. Judah

Donner Summit Area
Forecaster
01/26/2010 - 15:59

Avalanche Observation
South face Mt Rose

Mount Rose Area
Public
03/06/2010 - 13:30

Avalanche Observation
Mini Hall Couloir

Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay)
Public
02/24/2010 - 11:30

Avalanche Observation
Silver Peak

Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Forecaster
12/24/2010 - 13:00

Avalanche Observation
Meiss Ridge

Carson Pass Area
Professional Observer
12/16/2016 - 07:00

Avalanche Observation
Bronco Chutes

Mount Rose Area
Looking up at several crowns that likely happened on 12/16 at the end of the recent storm.
A closer look at some of those crowns.
Forecaster

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