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
12/26/2010 - 03:00
Avalanche Observation 		Lake Marry west side Donner Pass
Donner Summit Area
Public
02/13/2010 - 13:00
Avalanche Observation 		Incline Peak
Mount Rose Area
Public
12/20/2010 - 13:30
Avalanche Observation 		Hidden Peak
West Shore Area
Forecaster
04/02/2010 - 10:00
Avalanche Observation 		Castle Peak
Donner Summit Area
Public
12/14/2010 - 21:00
Avalanche Observation 		Mt. Lola
Independence Lake Area
Forecaster
01/16/2011 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Crater Lake
Carson Pass Area
Professional Observer
01/27/2018 - 08:00
Avalanche Observation 		Midway between Lincoln and Anderson Peak
Donner Summit Area
Small, wide slab avalanche just below the Crest
Same slide from skier's left edge
 Public
03/03/2011 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Frog Lake Ridge
Carson Pass Area
Professional Observer
01/03/2017 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Andesite Peak
Donner Summit Area
Natural wind slab avalanche
Shooting cracks in wind loaded terrain near natural avalanche.
 Forecaster
03/22/2011 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Tallac
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay)
Professional Observer
01/04/2017 - 22:00
Avalanche Observation 		Castle Peak - north side
Donner Summit Area 		Public
05/18/2011 - 15:30
Avalanche Observation 		Silverado @ Squaw Valley
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Public
03/01/2012 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Silver Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Forecaster
04/13/2012 - 11:00
Avalanche Observation 		East Ridge Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area
Professional Observer
01/19/2017 - 11:00
Avalanche Observation 		Jakes Peak
West Shore Area
Small (D1) natural storm slab avalnche. 7700', NE aspect,4-6'' deep.
Skier triggered storm slab on small test slope.
Another small natural storm slab avalanche. 8700', NE aspect, 4-6'' deep.
One of numerous trees with avalanche debris and broken branches from previous larger avalanches in this area.
Small (D1) storm slab avalanche over skin track. 8800', NE aspect.
 Forecaster

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