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
02/25/2021 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Castle peak saddle
Donner Summit Area 		Public
03/21/2020 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Janine's Ridge
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay) 		Public
03/04/2017 - 14:10
Avalanche Observation 		Wheeler Ridge
Bear Valley Area
Public
01/26/2020 - 11:15
Snowpack Observation 		East Ridge Relay Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Public
12/24/2021 - 10:30
Avalanche Observation 		Flower Ridge, Mt. Judah
Donner Summit Area 		First easy cornice collapse, just feet from the parking lot. Propagating wind slab failure on one of the many test slopes along our approach. Open creek at 7,200' with an impressive flow following the Dec 22 rain event. Public
04/09/2016 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Public
10/26/2021 - 09:00
Snowpack Observation 		Gold Peak (aka Silver Peak West, aka Pk 8426)
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Wind effect on ridge above tree line sun crust from 10/25/21 on SE face Deep unconsolidated snow below tree line Snowpit Public
12/01/2019 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Proletariat (southern flank of Tamarack)
Mount Rose Area 		Public
01/03/2021 - 11:30
Snowpack Observation 		Castle Peak West Ridge
Donner Summit Area 		Public
01/14/2016 - 06:34
Avalanche Observation 		From TD Downhill area
Outside of the Forecast Area 		Public
02/26/2023 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Willow Creek/Horse Meadow
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Public
11/19/2020 - 11:15
Snowpack Observation 		Tamarack peak
Mount Rose Area 		Snow pit Buried weak layer 15cm Public
03/14/2020 - 14:30
Avalanche Observation 		Contention Ridge
Donner Summit Area 		Crown Crown Public
01/30/2022 - 13:30
Snowpack Observation 		Parazzo
Little Truckee Summit Areas 		Parazzo snow pit Public
02/13/2013 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Deep Creek and Billy's Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Public

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