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
04/10/2017 - 11:00
Avalanche Observation 		Above winnimucca lake
Carson Pass Area 		Public
04/10/2017 - 10:45
Avalanche Observation 		Red Lake Peak N NE aspect
Carson Pass Area 		Public
04/10/2017 - 10:01
Avalanche Observation 		W of Winnemucca Lake
Carson Pass Area
Public
04/09/2017 - 13:30
Avalanche Observation 		South of Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area
Two small slides on a steep northeastern slope with a 6"crown showing a weak layer under wind loading.
 Public
04/09/2017 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Ginny Lake
Mount Rose Area
Public
04/09/2017 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Roundtop
Carson Pass Area 		Professional Observer
04/09/2017 - 11:30
Snowpack Observation 		Peak 9269'
West Shore Area 		Signs of loose wet instability at 10am on ESE aspect at 7,000'.Skier triggered cracking of very small wind slabs near summit ridge, NE aspect.Roller ball activity below the cliffs to climbers right of the summit of Dick's Peak. Forecaster
04/09/2017 - 08:30
Avalanche Observation 		North Side
Independence Lake Area
Public
04/08/2017 - 16:30
Snowpack Observation 		Poulsen Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Hand shear showing no slab characteristicsMinor wind loading Guide
Alpenglow Expeditio
04/08/2017 - 12:30
Snowpack Observation 		Jakes Peak
West Shore Area 		ECTN23 on a N aspect at 8160 ft.ECTN 26 on an E aspect at 8800 ft. The line shows where the storm snow goes from fist-hard to four-finger-hard. Forecaster
04/08/2017 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Peak 9,310'
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay)
Photo take from CHP helo, courtsey of Matt Calcutt.
Photo taken from summit of Peak 9,269, just S of Rubicon Peak.
 Forecaster
04/08/2017 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Trimmer Peak
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Professional Observer
04/08/2017 - 10:15
Snowpack Observation 		Hourglass
Mount Rose Area 		Program Manager
04/07/2017 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		Incline Lake Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Stubborn wind slab triggered by repeated jumping on this NE facing test slope near the summit of Incline Lake Peak Forecaster
04/07/2017 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Andesite Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Shooting cracks on wind loaded ridgeline near peak. 8200', E aspect.Wind loading with large built out cornices along upper ridge.ECTN's with no propagation in wind loaded terrain, 8100', E aspect. Forecaster

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