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
01/19/2016 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Powderhouse
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Small storm slab in the trees at Powderhouse.Flank area of storm slab.Huge tree bomb.Huge tree bomb and crater. Professional Observer
01/19/2016 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Andesite Ridge
Donner Summit Area 		Forecaster
01/19/2016 - 10:00
Avalanche Observation 		West Fireplug
Mount Rose Area
Forecaster
01/18/2016 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		Blue Lakes
Carson Pass Area 		Professional Observer
01/18/2016 - 12:15
Snowpack Observation 		United States
Donner Summit Area 		Educator
Tahoe Mountain Scho
01/18/2016 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Silver Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Forecaster
01/18/2016 - 07:00
Avalanche Observation 		Castle Peak (SnoMo Bowl)
Donner Summit Area
Public
01/17/2016 - 23:30
Avalanche Observation 		Crater Lake Road
Carson Pass Area
Professional Observer
01/17/2016 - 14:30
Snowpack Observation 		Above Highway Chutes
Mount Rose Area 		Educator
Sierra Nevada Colle
01/17/2016 - 13:30
Snowpack Observation 		NW of Snowshed Wall
Donner Summit Area 		Educator
Tahoe Mountain Scho
01/17/2016 - 13:06
Snowpack Observation 		Barker Pass
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Public
01/17/2016 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Frog Lake Ridge
Carson Pass Area 		Professional Observer
01/17/2016 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Waterhouse Peak
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Surface hoar from the ECTP video visible against the glove.Surface hoar on the surface of Grass Lake in the morning. Professional Observer
01/17/2016 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Donner Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Forecaster
01/17/2016 - 10:00
Avalanche Observation 		Powderbowl
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Professional Observer

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