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
12/26/2012 - 09:00
Avalanche Observation 		Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area
Professional Observer
03/06/2013 - 04:00
Avalanche Observation 		Round Top
Carson Pass Area
Public
02/20/2011 - 19:27
Avalanche Observation 		Polaris Hill
Carson Pass Area
Public
11/21/2009 - 11:55
Avalanche Observation 		Sister's
Carson Pass Area
Public
03/25/2017 - 12:30
Avalanche Observation 		Mt. Tallac-The Cross
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay)
Skier descending onto slope before avalanche.
Looking down avalanche debris.
Looking up avalanche debris towards crown.
Part of the crown.
 Forecaster
03/09/2013 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Carson Pass Area above Winnemucca Lake and Frog Lake Ridge
Carson Pass Area
Public
01/14/2010 - 12:01
Avalanche Observation 		1/4 mile SW of Stevens Peak
Carson Pass Area
Public
02/05/2010 - 11:00
Avalanche Observation 		East Fork Negro Canyon
Donner Summit Area
Professional Observer
04/10/2017 - 13:25
Avalanche Observation 		South Fork, Davis Creek
Mount Rose Area
Large long running wet slide in South Fork
 Public
01/28/2014 - 14:30
Avalanche Observation 		Emerald Bay
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay)
Public
01/23/2016 - 17:00
Avalanche Observation 		Crater Lake Bowl
Carson Pass Area
Professional Observer
12/06/2017 - 10:00
Avalanche Observation 		Frog Lake Ridge
Carson Pass Area
Professional Observer
01/14/2016 - 14:30
Avalanche Observation 		Donner Peak
Donner Summit Area
Forecaster
03/12/2016 - 13:30
Avalanche Observation 		Andesite Ridge
Donner Summit Area
Forecaster
03/15/2016 - 03:00
Avalanche Observation 		Below the Cornice in Polaris Bowl
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Public

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