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
12/13/2017 - 15:27
Avalanche Observation 		Castle Peak
Donner Summit Area
Public
12/16/2021 - 14:02
Snowpack Observation 		Andesite Ridge
Donner Summit Area 		Public
01/23/2019 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		Ginny Creek and Slab cliffs
Mount Rose Area 		Strong NW winds loading SE slopes Strong winds from multiple directions over the last few days have stripped snow from terrain constrictions on ridge tops ie “saddles” Wet surface snow and above freezing temps at 10 am Public
11/11/2017 - 09:40
Snowpack Observation 		SE Andesite Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Public
02/19/2023 - 10:04
Snowpack Observation 		Incline Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Public
01/30/2021 - 15:30
Avalanche Observation 		Mt Rose Wilderness
Mount Rose Area 		Public
02/01/2023 - 10:00
Snowpack Observation 		Tallac
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay) 		Looking out across Desolation Wilderness. Extensive scouring visible. Large overhanging cornice at the top of the Cross Couloir. Estimated to be overhanging by 10+ feet. Skiers left Cross entrance Extensive settlement Public
02/03/2010 - 13:00
Avalanche Observation 		Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area
Public
03/06/2023 - 11:00
Avalanche Observation 		East Bowl of Jakes
West Shore Area 		Public
11/21/2020 - 08:00
Snowpack Observation 		Incline Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Large surface hoar crystals at Incline Lake. Near flat terrain, open meadow below treeline. Surface hoar this large wasn't observed in tree-covered areas. Public
02/13/2021 - 10:00
Snowpack Observation 		Galena Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Public
12/16/2010 - 20:04
Snowpack Observation 		Incline Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Public
04/11/2020 - 09:30
Snowpack Observation 		Red Lake Peak
Carson Pass Area 		Public
01/22/2017 - 08:45
Avalanche Observation 		Third Creek Drainage
Mount Rose Area
Small natural windslab avalanche on north facing wind loaded micro feature.
Shooting cracks and breakable windslab on skin track
Approximate layers that reacted during CT and the Jan 8 rain crust is visible at the bottom
 Public
11/07/2021 - 11:49
Snowpack Observation 		Tamarack peak
Mount Rose Area 		Public

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