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
01/26/2010 - 08:10

Avalanche Observation
Donner Peak

Donner Summit Area
Public
12/15/2010 - 12:00

Avalanche Observation
Castle Peak

Donner Summit Area
Public
01/24/2016 - 14:45

Avalanche Observation
Andesite Peak

Donner Summit Area
Test slope failure on Andesite Peak Educator

Tahoe Mountain Scho
01/30/2016 - 09:45

Avalanche Observation
Far East Ridge - Tamarack Peak

Mount Rose Area
Forecaster
03/05/2014 - 13:30

Avalanche Observation
Becker Ridge

Echo Summit Area
Forecaster
03/31/2014 - 10:35

Avalanche Observation
Skiers right off the summit

Carson Pass Area
Public
03/15/2016 - 13:00

Avalanche Observation
Donner Peak

Donner Summit Area
Guide

Tahoe Mountain Scho
01/03/2017 - 13:25

Avalanche Observation
rose knob

Mount Rose Area
Public
11/27/2016 - 07:00

Avalanche Observation
Castle Peak and Basin Peak

Donner Summit Area
Forecaster
03/05/2010 - 14:30

Avalanche Observation
Mt. Juda

Donner Summit Area
Public
03/03/2018 - 09:00

Avalanche Observation
Powderhouse Bowl

Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Crown and some debris.
Cracks extending from the crown, but slope below did not slide.
Professional Observer
04/05/2010 - 06:00

Avalanche Observation
Mt. Lola

Independence Lake Area
Forecaster
05/01/2010 - 13:00

Avalanche Observation
Mt Tallac

Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay)
Public
02/05/2017 - 23:00

Avalanche Observation
Sunrise Bowl

Donner Summit Area
Public
01/30/2011 - 06:00

Avalanche Observation
Mt. Lola

Independence Lake Area
Forecaster

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