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This page displays avalanche incidents reported to the Sierra Avalanche Center that have occurred in the backcountry and involve a person caught, buried, and/or injuried.
Date and time of observation or avalanche occurrence | Location | Region | Observation Type | Photos | Snowpack, Avalanche, Weather Videos | Snowpit videos (tests, etc) | Number of people caught | Observation made by | |
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12/23/2022 - 13:14 | Ralston Peak | Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay) | Avalanche Observation | 1 | Public | ||||
05/07/2022 - 12:00 | Alpine/Keyhole Area | West Shore Area | Avalanche Observation | 1 | Public | ||||
04/15/2022 - 13:15 | Andesite Peak | Donner Summit Area | Avalanche Observation | , , , | 2 | Public | |||
01/03/2022 - 09:00 | Stanford Rock | West Shore Area | Avalanche Observation | , , | 1 | Public | |||
12/18/2021 - 13:00 | Stevens Peak | Carson Pass Area | Avalanche Observation | , | 1 | Public | |||
12/11/2021 - 08:10 | Base of Elephants Back | Carson Pass Area | Avalanche Observation | 2 | Public |