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
03/11/2011 - 11:35

Snowpack Observation
NE shoulder of Mt. Houghton

Mount Rose Area
Board of Directors
02/06/2010 - 09:50

Snowpack Observation
E shoulder Andesite Pk

Donner Summit Area
Board of Directors
12/29/2009 - 10:15

Snowpack Observation
Peak 9773'

Mount Rose Area
Board of Directors
03/25/2011 - 06:00

Avalanche Observation
Crystal Bay N

Mount Rose Area
Board of Directors
12/19/2009 - 11:00

Snowpack Observation
N side Deep Creek Peak

Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Board of Directors
12/08/2009 - 10:15

Snowpack Observation
Ophir Creek Avalanche Path

Mount Rose Area
Board of Directors
03/17/2011 - 08:45

Snowpack Observation
Andesite Ridge

Donner Summit Area
Board of Directors
02/07/2010 - 21:25

Snowpack Observation
Saddle W of Donner Peak

Donner Summit Area
Board of Directors
12/07/2010 - 10:50

Snowpack Observation
900 m NE of Rose Knob Peak

Mount Rose Area
Board of Directors
03/10/2011 - 21:50

Snowpack Observation
Andesite Pk

Donner Summit Area
Board of Directors
12/16/2009 - 10:45

Snowpack Observation
Incline Peak

Mount Rose Area
Board of Directors
01/17/2016 - 14:30

Snowpack Observation
Above Highway Chutes

Mount Rose Area
Educator

Sierra Nevada Colle
01/24/2021 - 09:00

Snowpack Observation
Andesite

Donner Summit Area
1 cm + surface hoar found widespread in open meadows at Andesite 01/24 Educator

International Alpine Guid
01/06/2021 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation
Andesite Peak

Donner Summit Area
Educator

Tahoe Mountain Scho
01/09/2022 - 10:31

Snowpack Observation
Tamarack/fireplug

Mount Rose Area
Signs of wind transport Reverse tracks and abrupt changes in snow conditions from shaded to solar areas Firm refrozen surfaces on steep East aspect Educator

Blackbird Mountain Guid

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