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
04/12/2016 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation
Tamarack Peak

Mount Rose Area
Forecaster
04/11/2016 - 14:45

Avalanche Observation
Proletariat - Tamarack Peak

Mount Rose Area
Public
04/11/2016 - 14:30

Avalanche Observation
Jakes Peak

West Shore Area
Forecaster
04/11/2016 - 10:30

Snowpack Observation
Donner Peak

Donner Summit Area
Forecaster
04/10/2016 - 13:30

Avalanche Observation
Woods Lake near Lost Cabin Mine

Carson Pass Area
Public
04/10/2016 - 10:00

Snowpack Observation
Tamarack Peak

Mount Rose Area
Forecaster
04/09/2016 - 12:00

Avalanche Observation
Tamarack Peak

Mount Rose Area
Public
04/09/2016 - 11:00

Snowpack Observation
Becker Ridge

Echo Summit Area
Forecaster
04/08/2016 - 11:30

Snowpack Observation
Relay Peak

Mount Rose Area
Forecaster
04/07/2016 - 11:00

Snowpack Observation
Castle Peak

Donner Summit Area
Forecaster
04/05/2016 - 11:30

Snowpack Observation
Rubicon Peak

West Shore Area
Forecaster
04/04/2016 - 11:00

Snowpack Observation
South Gully on Red Lake Peak

Carson Pass Area
Shallow refreeze evident by close proximity of frozen surface snow and fully wet snow.Little evidence of recent avalanche activity on south facing slopes of Red Lake Peak.Above 9200 feet snow remained relatively firm as off 11:00am.Little evidence of recent avalanche activity looking into bowl above Crater Lake. Professional Observer
04/04/2016 - 09:30

Snowpack Observation
Tamarack Pk - S side of Fireplug.

Mount Rose Area
Forecaster
04/04/2016 - 04:28

Avalanche Observation
Pyramid, Price, Agassiz

Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay)
Public
04/03/2016 - 12:30

Avalanche Observation
Fireplug aka The Diamond

Mount Rose Area
Forecaster

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