The last avalanche forecast for the 2023-2024 season will post on April 21st. Thank you to all who contributed to the avalanche center this season through observations, volunteer time, and/or financial contributions.
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This page displays avalanche incidents reported to the Sierra Avalanche Center that have occurred in the backcountry and involve a person caught, buried, and/or injuried.
| Date and time of observation or avalanche occurrence | Location | Region | Observation Type | Photos | Snowpack, Avalanche, Weather Videos | Snowpit videos (tests, etc) | Number of people caught | Number of people caught | Observation made by | |
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| 12/09/2018 - 14:00 | Mt. Tallac | Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay) | Avalanche Observation | 1 | Forecaster | |||||
| 04/15/2017 - 13:00 | Mt. Tallac Cross | Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay) | Avalanche Observation | 1 | Public | |||||
| 03/25/2017 - 12:30 | Mt. Tallac-The Cross | Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay) | Avalanche Observation |
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1 | Forecaster | ||||
| 03/05/2011 - 14:00 | N. facing bowl on backside of Castle Peak | Donner Summit Area | Avalanche Observation |
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1 | Public | ||||
| 11/11/2015 - 11:00 | NE slope of Elephant's Back | Carson Pass Area | Avalanche Observation |
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1 | Public | ||||
| 12/26/2020 - 14:15 | Nipple peak | Carson Pass Area | Avalanche Observation |
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1 | Public | ||||
| 03/31/2014 - 13:03 | North bowl | Carson Pass Area | Avalanche Observation |
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3 | Public | ||||
| 03/20/2023 - 12:30 | North Bowl Castle Peak | Donner Summit Area | Avalanche Observation |
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| 03/02/2017 - 13:20 | North Bowl Castle Peak | Donner Summit Area | Avalanche Observation |
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1 | Public | ||||
| 01/27/2018 - 09:05 | North Castle Peak | Donner Summit Area | Avalanche Observation |
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1 | Public | ||||
| 12/16/2014 - 13:23 | North east of Grouse Rock | Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area | Avalanche Observation |
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1 | Public | ||||
| 12/26/2020 - 12:15 | North of bear meadow, bear valley | Little Truckee Summit Areas | Avalanche Observation |
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1 | Public | ||||
| 01/17/2020 - 11:00 | North side of Independence Lake | Independence Lake Area | Avalanche Observation |
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| 03/01/2012 - 13:30 | Polaris Point | Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area | Avalanche Observation |
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| 01/25/2017 - 13:02 | Porcupine Ridge | East Shore Area | Avalanche Observation |
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1 | Public |
