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
12/22/2015 - 09:00
Avalanche Observation 		Frog Lake Ridge
Carson Pass Area
Professional Observer
04/15/2017 - 13:00
Avalanche Observation 		Mt. Tallac Cross
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay) 		Public
04/12/2010 - 13:00
Avalanche Observation 		Hidden Peak
West Shore Area
Public
12/30/2012 - 09:15
Avalanche Observation 		Mt Reba
Bear Valley Area
Public
12/27/2009 - 14:45
Avalanche Observation 		East Ridge of Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area
Forecaster
01/26/2010 - 12:12
Avalanche Observation 		Frog Lake
Carson Pass Area
Forecaster
01/15/2016 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Ralston Peak
Echo Summit Area
Public
02/24/2010 - 13:30
Avalanche Observation 		Silver Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Forecaster
01/23/2016 - 13:30
Avalanche Observation 		Andesite Ridge
Donner Summit Area
Forecaster
12/10/2016 - 17:00
Avalanche Observation 		Elephants Back
Carson Pass Area
Looking down on the slide from the bench.
Looking up and slightly south from the bench.
Many refrigerator blocks of strong cohesive snow where present in the debris. This block travelled approximated 200 feet.
Three different crown step down features present here. Snow was blowing in and about a foot of wind drifted snow makes the lowest crown appear smaller than it was.
Excavating the lowest crown. The base of this was ice and ground with facets present.
The toe of the debris pile from the side.
Looking up at the slide.
 Professional Observer
02/19/2016 - 13:51
Avalanche Observation 		Andesite Ridge
Donner Summit Area
Forecaster
01/27/2018 - 09:05
Avalanche Observation 		North Castle Peak
Donner Summit Area
North East of Castle North
Public
03/10/2014 - 13:00
Avalanche Observation 		Andesite Peak
Donner Summit Area
Professional Observer
12/26/2016 - 12:30
Avalanche Observation 		North side Ralston
Echo Summit Area
Public
12/31/2016 - 09:30
Avalanche Observation 		Bronco Chutes
Mount Rose Area
Public

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