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
12/01/2018 - 12:30

Snowpack Observation
Tamarack peak East aspact at 9800'

Mount Rose Area
Public
03/26/2018 - 13:00

Avalanche Observation
Connecting ridge between tinkers knob and Anderson peak

Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Public
02/25/2011 - 11:30

Snowpack Observation
Northwest of Donner Lake

Donner Summit Area
Public
12/20/2015 - 11:30

Snowpack Observation
Silver Peak

Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Public
02/06/2023 - 11:12

Snowpack Observation
Hawk Mountain approach

Donner Summit Area
Public
03/17/2019 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation
Stevens Peak

Carson Pass Area
Large cornice over Stevens north bowl Public
01/12/2023 - 11:50

Avalanche Observation
Flagpole Peak

Echo Summit Area
Public
03/10/2013 - 15:30

Avalanche Observation
Schallenberger Ridge North Gulley

Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Public
12/08/2019 - 15:45

Snowpack Observation
Incline Lake

Mount Rose Area
Public
02/14/2017 - 12:50

Snowpack Observation
Near Skin Track Below Echo Summit, Elev 8411"

Echo Summit Area
Cornice and old crown line lookers right of Echo PeakOld crown line lookers right of Echo Peak, above bowlDay old wet sluffing lookers left of Echo PeakAspect and Coordinates Public
03/23/2018 - 03:30

Avalanche Observation
Mt. Houghton

Mount Rose Area
Public
03/19/2011 - 07:45

Snowpack Observation
above Crystal Bay, CA/NV

Mount Rose Area
Public
04/08/2019 - 01:00

Avalanche Observation
Donner Peak

Donner Summit Area
Public
01/13/2019 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation
Heavenly Ski Area

East Shore Area
A view of the pit with distinct layers CT16 Q1 A view of the bottom of the block that released in the CT. Debris from a major wind event is evident. Public
01/15/2020 - 16:00

Avalanche Observation
Donner Ridge

Donner Summit Area
Public

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