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
12/27/2019 - 12:30
Avalanche Observation 		west of Relay peak and "Bronco chutes"
Mount Rose Area 		Bronco Chute Public
02/11/2017 - 15:15
Snowpack Observation 		West of Relay Ridge
Mount Rose Area 		Shooting crack 15 feet longDebris from wind loaded test slope that failed40 cm crown from wind loaded test slope Public
12/02/2022 - 12:22
Snowpack Observation 		West of Sagehen Hill
Independence Lake Area 		Public
01/05/2013 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		West Ridge Donner Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Professional Observer
12/25/2016 - 11:07
Snowpack Observation 		West ridge of Castle
Donner Summit Area 		shooting crack 1shooting crack 2 Guide
Alpenglow Expeditio
03/14/2017 - 13:00
Avalanche Observation 		West Ridge of Mt. Tallac
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay)
Loose wet avalanche size D1.5-D2 triggered by natural cornice collapse.
 Forecaster
12/19/2018 - 13:45
Snowpack Observation 		West ridge of peak 9,422’
Carson Pass Area 		Public
03/09/2019 - 10:30
Avalanche Observation 		West shore emigrant lake
Carson Pass Area 		Public
02/01/2021 - 14:00
Avalanche Observation 		West side of Crater Lake (E facing) by Red Lake Peak
Carson Pass Area 		Public
03/20/2022 - 11:55
Snowpack Observation 		West side of North-Northwest Ridge of Andesite Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Wind slab and cracking on Andesite Peak Guide
Alpenglow Expeditio
12/14/2017 - 16:00
Snowpack Observation 		West side Relay Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Public
12/28/2020 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Wheeler Peak outside Lake Alpine S-SW face
Bear Valley Area 		Public
03/04/2017 - 14:10
Avalanche Observation 		Wheeler Ridge
Bear Valley Area
Public
02/28/2021 - 13:30
Snowpack Observation 		White Rock
Little Truckee Summit Areas 		Public
01/29/2022 - 18:09
Snowpack Observation 		White Rock Lake
Little Truckee Summit Areas 		Small Column Compression Test with Sudden Planer Result at 30cm depth Surface hoar in protected, shaded pockets. Getting ready for a Large Column Compression Test. No Propagation observed when test was performed Public

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