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
12/31/2017 - 13:14
Snowpack Observation 		Castle Pass
Donner Summit Area 		Educator
Tahoe Mountain Scho
01/17/2015 - 10:50
Snowpack Observation 		Red Vista
Carson Pass Area 		Forecaster
01/14/2012 - 10:30
Snowpack Observation 		Andesite Ridge
Donner Summit Area 		Forecaster
12/08/2016 - 11:40
Snowpack Observation 		Blue Lake
Carson Pass Area 		Public
01/07/2018 - 14:09
Snowpack Observation 		Castle Pass
Donner Summit Area 		Facets below crustFirm crust on all aspects Guide
Tahoe Mountain Scho
02/01/2015 - 11:10
Snowpack Observation 		Chickadee Ridge
Mount Rose Area 		Forecaster
02/13/2012 - 11:30
Snowpack Observation 		Carpenter Ridge
Independence Lake Area 		Forecaster
12/13/2016 - 10:00
Snowpack Observation 		Elephants Back
Carson Pass Area 		PST 25/100 END above crown of 12/10/16 Elephants Back avalanche. Professional Observer
01/14/2018 - 13:30
Snowpack Observation 		East Ridge Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Forecaster
02/09/2015 - 15:00
Snowpack Observation 		Red Lake Peak ridge/bowl
Carson Pass Area 		Sastrugi growing in the wind.Mix of scoured crusts and wind effected snow. Small tree well cornice broke easily.Reverse skin track. This skin track was put in earlier today. Professional Observer
12/14/2012 - 10:30
Snowpack Observation 		Grouse Rocks
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Forecaster
12/17/2016 - 13:30
Snowpack Observation 		Lower East facing slope of AndesitePeak
Donner Summit Area 		Guide
Tahoe Mountain Scho
01/20/2018 - 14:00
Snowpack Observation 		Andesite Ridge
Donner Summit Area 		Guide
Tahoe Mountain Scho
02/22/2015 - 10:30
Snowpack Observation 		Incline Lake Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Forecaster
04/21/2012 - 10:00
Snowpack Observation 		Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Forecaster

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