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
01/15/2017 - 09:40
Snowpack Observation 		Little Truckee Summit
Independence Lake Area 		Forecaster
03/16/2015 - 12:30
Snowpack Observation 		Relay Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Forecaster
02/27/2012 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		Deep Creek
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Forecaster
11/09/2015 - 10:20
Snowpack Observation 		Castle Peak, SW ridge
Donner Summit Area 		Forecaster
03/27/2012 - 12:30
Snowpack Observation 		Carpenter Ridge
Independence Lake Area 		Forecaster
01/24/2017 - 00:00
Snowpack Observation 		Trimmer Peak
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Forecaster
11/20/2015 - 13:30
Snowpack Observation 		Wildflower Ridge
Donner Summit Area 		Forecaster
10/30/2012 - 10:30
Snowpack Observation 		Elephant's Back
Carson Pass Area 		Forecaster
01/29/2017 - 15:00
Snowpack Observation 		Andesite Ridge
Donner Summit Area 		scouring from E wind looking south from Andesite PeakSurface hoar near skin track to Castle Pass Guide
Tahoe Mountain Scho
12/04/2015 - 11:45
Snowpack Observation 		Silver Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Forecaster
01/01/2010 - 08:00
Snowpack Observation 		Carson Pass
Carson Pass Area 		Public
12/19/2012 - 13:25
Snowpack Observation 		Rubicon Peak
West Shore Area 		Forecaster
02/05/2017 - 12:20
Snowpack Observation 		Waterhouse Peak
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Snow that had been redistributed by the wind.Sastrugi and blowing snow near peak. Professional Observer
12/11/2015 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Indian Valley
Ebbetts Pass Area 		Professional Observer
03/27/2010 - 16:09
Snowpack Observation 		Horse Canyon / Bear Valley
Ebbetts Pass Area 		Public

Pages