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
03/27/2017 - 10:30
Snowpack Observation 		Lincoln Ridge
Yuba Pass Area 		Sunny skies in the Yuba Pass area with signs of rapid warming becoming evident at 9:45 am.Kicking small cornince sections on NE aspect at treeline at 7,800' produced no results on wind loaded slope below.Signs of rapid warming/wet snow instability on SE aspect test slope at 7,800' at 10:50 am. Forecaster
12/20/2010 - 12:30
Snowpack Observation 		Mt Tallac
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay) 		Professional Observer
03/06/2014 - 11:30
Snowpack Observation 		Castle Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Forecaster
12/21/2012 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Silver Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Forecaster
02/21/2016 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Becker Peak
Echo Summit Area 		Professional Observer
04/03/2017 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Red Lake Peak
Carson Pass Area 		7800' on E aspect at 12:30pm. Supportive snowpack with minimal boot pen. Forecaster
11/24/2010 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Red Lake Peak
Carson Pass Area 		Professional Observer
03/16/2014 - 02:00
Snowpack Observation 		Donner Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Professional Observer
01/28/2013 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Incline Lake Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Forecaster
02/29/2016 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Mt. Houghton & Tamarack Pk
Mount Rose Area 		Forecaster
01/19/2011 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Emerald Bay Chutes
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay) 		Professional Observer
03/04/2013 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		Jake's Peak
West Shore Area 		Forecaster
03/06/2016 - 14:00
Snowpack Observation 		Andesite Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Guide
Tahoe Mountain Scho
03/04/2011 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Angora Peak
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay) 		Professional Observer
04/01/2014 - 15:00
Snowpack Observation 		North Bowl
Carson Pass Area 		Professional Observer

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