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
12/14/2010 - 21:00
Avalanche Observation 		Mt. Lola
Independence Lake Area
Forecaster
01/16/2011 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Crater Lake
Carson Pass Area
Professional Observer
12/27/2016 - 23:30
Avalanche Observation 		Above Crater lake, Red Lake Pk
Carson Pass Area 		The snow on bed where failure occured. Public
03/03/2011 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Frog Lake Ridge
Carson Pass Area
Professional Observer
03/22/2011 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Tallac
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay)
Professional Observer
01/05/2017 - 11:00
Avalanche Observation 		Fireplug
Mount Rose Area
Avalanche overview photo. Zoom in to see details.
Crown line to 6 feet at lower left in overview photo.
Lookin down to debris from crown line in far lower left of overview photo.
 Forecaster
05/18/2011 - 15:30
Avalanche Observation 		Silverado @ Squaw Valley
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Public
01/08/2017 - 08:00
Avalanche Observation 		Elephants Hump
Carson Pass Area
The larger avalanche in near treeline terrain.
One of the below treeline wet deep slab avalanches.
Another of the below treeline wet deep slab avalanches.
Numerous wind slab and deep slab avalanches near Frog Lake.
 Forecaster
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
12/29/2012 - 10:45
Avalanche Observation 		Donner Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Public
03/20/2013 - 16:00
Avalanche Observation 		Silver Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Forecaster
03/30/2011 - 14:15
Avalanche Observation 		Little peaklet just southwest of Cracked Crag
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay)
Public
01/03/2016 - 12:56
Avalanche Observation 		Silver Peak - North Ridge
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Public
01/06/2016 - 08:00
Avalanche Observation 		Far East Ridge of Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area
Forecaster

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