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
12/18/2020 - 08:30

Snowpack Observation
Hawk's Peak

Donner Summit Area
Public
03/05/2011 - 11:00

Avalanche Observation
Negro Canyon

Donner Summit Area
Public
02/25/2023 - 13:00

Snowpack Observation
Highland Lakes, Pacific Valley

Ebbetts Pass Area
Public
02/12/2019 - 12:45

Avalanche Observation
Jobs Peak East Shoulder

Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Google Earth Image of avalanche and rescue High wind was transporting snow from the west to the East. The treed area on the East shoulder had some major scowering. This was just before the area that broke loose. Public
12/25/2018 - 03:00

Snowpack Observation
Fireplug

Mount Rose Area
Public
02/07/2023 - 13:20

Snowpack Observation
South of Red Lake

Carson Pass Area
Public
01/02/2013 - 16:30

Snowpack Observation
Near Echo Summit

Echo Summit Area
Public
12/12/2014 - 13:30

Snowpack Observation
Under grouse rocks

Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area
Public
03/01/2014 - 08:22

Snowpack Observation
Red lake peak

Carson Pass Area
Public
04/08/2020 - 12:30

Avalanche Observation
Mt Tallac

Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay)
Public
03/04/2017 - 14:10

Avalanche Observation
Wheeler Ridge

Bear Valley Area
Public
12/02/2022 - 19:50

Snowpack Observation
Charity valley

Carson Pass Area
Public
01/10/2014 - 15:30

Snowpack Observation
Anderson Peak

Donner Summit Area
Public
02/13/2017 - 14:23

Avalanche Observation
Mt Rose

Mount Rose Area
Public
01/27/2018 - 12:11

Snowpack Observation
Waterhouse Peak

Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Public

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