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
02/17/2011 - 15:00
Avalanche Observation 		Jake's Peak
West Shore Area
Forecaster
03/07/2011 - 08:37
Avalanche Observation 		Castle Peak North Bowl
Donner Summit Area
Public
11/11/2015 - 13:30
Avalanche Observation 		Elephant's Hump
Carson Pass Area
Public
03/24/2011 - 11:00
Avalanche Observation 		Negro Canyon
Donner Summit Area
Professional Observer
01/21/2012 - 10:00
Avalanche Observation 		Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area
Forecaster
03/17/2012 - 04:00
Avalanche Observation 		Silver Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Forecaster
11/18/2012 - 13:00
Avalanche Observation 		Red Lake Trees
Carson Pass Area
Public
12/30/2012 - 10:22
Avalanche Observation 		Mt Reba
Bear Valley Area
Public
03/07/2013 - 15:59
Avalanche Observation 		Coon Creek cirque
Donner Summit Area 		Public
12/18/2016 - 12:31
Avalanche Observation 		Sugar Bowl/ Mt. Judah
Donner Summit Area
Guide
Alpenglow Expeditio
04/23/2010 - 13:37
Avalanche Observation 		Mt Tallac
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay) 		Public
12/24/2016 - 11:30
Avalanche Observation 		Andesite Peak
Donner Summit Area
Forecaster
01/14/2013 - 13:30
Avalanche Observation 		Incline Peak
Mount Rose Area
Public
01/24/2018 - 23:30
Avalanche Observation 		Lake of the Woods.
Independence Lake Area
Digging into the crown to look at the faceted failure layer.
Subtle line of mostly filled in crown visible ~ 10 ft down slope of person in photo.
Looking down the avalanche path.
 Forecaster
01/05/2016 - 16:23
Avalanche Observation 		Becker
Echo Summit Area 		Public

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