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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