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
01/06/2017 - 14:30
Snowpack Observation 		Carson Pass
Carson Pass Area 		Wind effected snow at ridge lines and saddlesGraupel just below the surface. Well consolidated column from CT Public
01/06/2017 - 14:15
Snowpack Observation 		Andesite Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Settlement crack Forecaster
01/06/2017 - 12:30
Snowpack Observation 		Deep Creek Ridge
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Top of the 12/15 rain crust. Facets above and below.Faceted snow beneath 12/15 rain crust. Forecaster
01/06/2017 - 09:10
Snowpack Observation 		Herlan Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Public
01/05/2017 - 16:15
Snowpack Observation 		South ridge Mt. Houghton
Mount Rose Area 		Public
01/05/2017 - 15:21
Avalanche Observation 		Main fork and S. fork of Davis Creek
Mount Rose Area 		Public
01/05/2017 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Jakes Peak
West Shore Area 		Rapid storm snow settlement.Cracking that went 5 feet deep to the Dec 15 near crust facet layer. Forecaster
01/05/2017 - 11:00
Avalanche Observation 		Fireplug
Mount Rose Area
Avalanche overview photo. Zoom in to see details.
Crown line to 6 feet at lower left in overview photo.
Lookin down to debris from crown line in far lower left of overview photo.
 Forecaster
01/05/2017 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Silver Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Settlement Crack #1Settlement Crack #2 Guide
Alpenglow Expeditio
01/05/2017 - 10:53
Avalanche Observation 		Fireplug
Mount Rose Area 		Public
01/04/2017 - 22:00
Avalanche Observation 		Castle Peak - north side
Donner Summit Area 		Public
01/04/2017 - 18:00
Avalanche Observation 		Secret Peak
West Shore Area
Forecaster
01/04/2017 - 17:00
Avalanche Observation 		Jakes Peak
West Shore Area
Wind Slab Avalanche, 9100', NE aspect, 38 degrees.
 Forecaster
01/04/2017 - 16:00
Avalanche Observation 		Jakes Peak
West Shore Area
Deep Slab at 8600' below treeline terrain.
Bed surface with some debris
Looking down part of avalanche path.
5' of recent storm snow on top of 12/15 rain crust and NCF's.
 Forecaster
01/04/2017 - 15:00
Avalanche Observation 		Andesite Ridge
Donner Summit Area
Partially filled in crown and covered debris
 Forecaster

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