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
03/09/2021 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Deep Creek
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Slough from kicking a small wind lip Small cornice on NE aspect + small natural loose dry slide Public
04/10/2017 - 10:01
Avalanche Observation 		W of Winnemucca Lake
Carson Pass Area
Public
05/06/2023 - 10:30
Avalanche Observation 		Hidden Peak
West Shore Area 		Public
12/19/2015 - 12:30
Snowpack Observation 		Andesite Ridge
Donner Summit Area 		Public
03/10/2018 - 15:00
Snowpack Observation 		Upper Shirley Canyon
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		facets located 160cm depth Public
02/05/2022 - 15:06
Snowpack Observation 		Northwest of Grills
Little Truckee Summit Areas 		Public
03/27/2020 - 15:30
Snowpack Observation 		Johnson Canyon Zone, Horse Range
Donner Summit Area 		Public
01/15/2023 - 02:18
Snowpack Observation 		Near Webber lake
Little Truckee Summit Areas 		Public
01/05/2021 - 01:00
Snowpack Observation 		Jake's Peak, SSE aspect below Emerald Bay Chutes
West Shore Area 		Public
01/26/2021 - 10:00
Snowpack Observation 		East Shoulder Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Public
06/11/2011 - 13:00
Avalanche Observation 		East Bowl Freel Peak
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Public
01/21/2017 - 15:30
Avalanche Observation 		Incline Lake Peak
Mount Rose Area
Crown of smaller test slope
Small slide on test slope with 40+ deg slope
Shooting crack near summit that released when triggered with cornice drop
Public
03/01/2023 - 17:00
Snowpack Observation 		Cone Peak
Outside of the Forecast Area 		Public
03/04/2022 - 13:15
Snowpack Observation 		Tamarack junction
Carson Pass Area 		Public
02/14/2023 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Elephants Hump
Carson Pass Area 		Public

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