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
03/14/2016 - 10:00

Snowpack Observation
Waterhouse

Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
, Public
12/11/2022 - 12:00

Avalanche Observation
Tallac Corkscrew & Cascade Bowl

Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay)
Corkscrew Corkscrew looking up Cascade Bowl Cascade Bowl Public
03/02/2023 - 13:00

Avalanche Observation
North side of Castle and Frog Lake Cliff

Donner Summit Area
Public
04/12/2010 - 15:00

Snowpack Observation
Tamarack Peak

Mount Rose Area
Public
02/12/2023 - 12:00

Avalanche Observation
Galena Creek Drainage

Mount Rose Area
Public
01/25/2021 - 13:30

Snowpack Observation
Bear Meadows

Little Truckee Summit Areas
Public
01/29/2022 - 10:24

Snowpack Observation
East Peak

Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Public
04/05/2023 - 09:00

Snowpack Observation
Tamarack

Mount Rose Area
Public
12/28/2019 - 12:30

Snowpack Observation
Thompson Peak

Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Small Surface Hoar and Near Surface Facets Older and larger Surface Hoar that had been previously knocked over Hand hardness indicated a right side up snowpack with about 20 cms of NSFs at the surface Public
11/30/2018 - 13:30

Snowpack Observation
Grouse

Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area
Public
02/19/2021 - 09:00

Snowpack Observation
Hope Valley / Tamarack Junction

Carson Pass Area
Public
03/23/2022 - 11:30

Snowpack Observation
Mount Judah/Donner Peak

Donner Summit Area
Public
02/18/2013 - 22:00

Snowpack Observation
Huckleberry canyon

Echo Summit Area
Public
03/25/2018 - 12:00

Avalanche Observation
Andesite Ridge

Donner Summit Area
Public
02/06/2021 - 14:00

Avalanche Observation
Donner Pass road saddle

Donner Summit Area
Public

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