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
12/27/2015 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Ebbetts Pass
Ebbetts Pass Area 		Professional Observer
12/26/2015 - 14:30
Snowpack Observation 		Incline Lake Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Forecaster
12/26/2015 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		Silver Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Forecaster
12/26/2015 - 12:30
Snowpack Observation 		South Ridge- Deep Creek
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Small, unstable wind loaded slab.Small, unstable wind loaded slab. Public
12/26/2015 - 10:30
Avalanche Observation 		Incline Lake Peak
Mount Rose Area
Public
12/26/2015 - 10:00
Avalanche Observation 		Ralston Peak
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay) 		Public
12/25/2015 - 12:45
Snowpack Observation 		Drifter Bowl
Donner Summit Area 		Forecaster
12/25/2015 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Powderhouse Peak
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Professional Observer
12/24/2015 - 14:00
Avalanche Observation 		Silver Peak, N Ridge
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Forecaster
12/24/2015 - 12:30
Snowpack Observation 		Hidden Peak
West Shore Area 		Forecaster
12/23/2015 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Becker Ridge
Echo Summit Area 		In lower elevation trees crust was randomly breakable. Settlement cone.Surface conditions were mix of firm icy crusts or thin wind deposited new snow.Main chunk of broken cornice (approximately size of a skinny van).Highest point of cornice break was 120 cms. Crust Professional Observer
12/23/2015 - 11:30
Snowpack Observation 		Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Forecaster
12/23/2015 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Red Lake Peak
Carson Pass Area 		Professional Observer
12/22/2015 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Andesite Ridge
Donner Summit Area 		Forecaster
12/22/2015 - 10:00
Snowpack Observation 		Frog Lake Ridge
Carson Pass Area 		Professional Observer

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