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
12/15/2020 - 09:15
Snowpack Observation 		Above long creek
Yuba Pass Area 		EctP7down35 cm. On dec 11 layer December 11 facet layer Snow pit Public
03/24/2023 - 09:00
Avalanche Observation 		Red lake peak
Carson Pass Area 		Public
12/13/2014 - 11:30
Avalanche Observation 		Near Elephant's Back
Carson Pass Area
Public
02/09/2019 - 23:00
Avalanche Observation 		Ridge between Forks of Coldstream Creeks
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Public
01/21/2021 - 06:00
Avalanche Observation 		Flagpole Peak
Echo Summit Area 		Public
03/11/2022 - 10:45
Snowpack Observation 		Dogleg Couloir-Maggies
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay) 		Public
12/09/2022 - 12:05
Avalanche Observation 		Ralston Peak Ridgeline
Echo Summit Area 		Public
01/19/2023 - 12:30
Avalanche Observation 		Kingsbury Grade
East Shore Area 		Public
03/10/2019 - 11:00
Avalanche Observation 		Rifle Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Public
01/11/2018 - 13:30
Snowpack Observation 		Red Lake Peak
Carson Pass Area 		Public
03/17/2012 - 11:00
Avalanche Observation 		Bowl between Drifter and Hawk's Peak
Donner Summit Area
Public
04/06/2020 - 14:00
Avalanche Observation 		Relay peak
Mount Rose Area 		Public
02/14/2021 - 14:00
Snowpack Observation 		Castle/Andesite
Donner Summit Area 		small cornice on E face of Andesite Peak low clouds obscuring Castle Peak Public
12/29/2020 - 09:15
Snowpack Observation 		Johnson Canyon
Donner Summit Area 		Public
02/24/2019 - 10:30
Snowpack Observation 		Rubicon Peak
West Shore Area 		sun affected snow down low surface hoar and wind effect wind features with strong gusts blowing at this time wind layer breaking into "cookies" Public

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