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
12/27/2011 - 11:20
Snowpack Observation 		Silver Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Forecaster
01/12/2018 - 11:20
Snowpack Observation 		Slab Cliffs
Mount Rose Area 		Pointing at the faint line in the snowpit wall that is the interface between the faceted weak layer and the slab above.Facets from the top of the weak layer classifying as dry to moist. Forecaster
02/12/2015 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Relay Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Forecaster
12/17/2016 - 13:26
Snowpack Observation 		Meiss Headwaters
Carson Pass Area 		Professional Observer
02/01/2012 - 12:30
Snowpack Observation 		Silver Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Forecaster
01/19/2018 - 14:00
Snowpack Observation 		Relay Ridge
Mount Rose Area 		Shooting CrackLoose Dry Public
02/24/2015 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Professional Observer
12/19/2016 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Relay Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Wind scoured snow on an E aspect at 9800 ft. Forecaster
12/13/2012 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Castle Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Forecaster
01/24/2018 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Rubicon Peak
West Shore Area 		Blowing snow below treeline.Blowing snow near summit of Rubicon Peak. Fresh wind slabs below summit pinnacle on E aspect.Signs of small wind slabs forming with redistribution of old snow on the ground.Obvious plumes of blowing snow on Dick's Peak as seen from the saddle on the S side of Rubicon's summit. Forecaster
03/05/2015 - 14:00
Snowpack Observation 		Castle Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Forecaster
03/28/2012 - 12:25
Snowpack Observation 		Hidden Peak
West Shore Area 		Forecaster
01/28/2018 - 12:30
Snowpack Observation 		Mt. Judah
Donner Summit Area 		Skier triggered cracks on an E to NE facing wind-loaded test slope.Ski kick caused cornice failure several ft. away from the edge of the cornice above a wind-loaded test slope.Collapsed and rounding buried surface hoar Forecaster
03/18/2015 - 12:15
Snowpack Observation 		Rubicon Peak
West Shore Area 		Forecaster
12/28/2016 - 12:30
Snowpack Observation 		Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Several large cornice drops off of East Ridge into wind loaded terrain produced no results. Forecaster

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