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
01/07/2018 - 14:45
Snowpack Observation 		Bear Valley
Bear Valley Area 		Public
02/07/2015 - 10:00
Snowpack Observation 		Frog Lake ridge
Carson Pass Area 		Settlement cone around tree.Post ECTP test. Crusts visible on left flank. Professional Observer
12/14/2016 - 11:30
Snowpack Observation 		Andesite Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Rain runnels existed up to Peak level (8200'). Forecaster
01/08/2012 - 12:20
Snowpack Observation 		Mt. Judah
Donner Summit Area 		Forecaster
01/15/2018 - 14:30
Snowpack Observation 		Castle Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Forecaster
02/16/2015 - 09:45
Snowpack Observation 		Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Forecaster
12/18/2016 - 11:30
Snowpack Observation 		Waterhouse Peak
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Poor coverage at 8,300' and below, but supportable conditions. Recent storm snow amounts of ~10cm on top of 12/15 rain crust.Significantly improved coverage at ~8,700'. Recent storm snow amounts of ~30cm on top of 12/15 rain crust.At ~9,400', recent storm snow amounts of ~45cm on top of 12/15 rain crust. Forecaster
02/08/2012 - 11:30
Snowpack Observation 		Castle Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Forecaster
01/21/2018 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Small wind slab triggered by a ski kick on a wind-loaded test slope on the far east ridge of Tamarack Peak.Small wind slab triggered by a ski kick on a wind-loaded test slope on the far east ridge of Tamarack Peak. Forecaster
02/27/2015 - 10:30
Snowpack Observation 		Incline Lake Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Forecaster
12/21/2016 - 12:20
Snowpack Observation 		Castle Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Forecaster
03/08/2012 - 12:45
Snowpack Observation 		Silver Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Forecaster
01/25/2018 - 11:30
Snowpack Observation 		East Ridge Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Stubburn wind slabs with cracking and shooting cracks in wind loaded terrain. Many large cornice drops on slopes caused shooting cracks but no slab release. East Ridge of Tamarack.Wind textured surface snow on Far East Ridge.ECTP-29 failing into the old snow. A layer of F hard snow existed below old surface crust. 9300', N aspect.Avalanche debris from early in the storm almost entirely covered up. Cornice failure and/or wind slab avalanche release. 9300', N aspect. Forecaster
03/09/2015 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		Chickadee Ridge
Mount Rose Area 		Forecaster
12/26/2016 - 10:10
Snowpack Observation 		Andesite Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Forecaster

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