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
12/17/2009 - 10:45
Avalanche Observation 		Silver Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Forecaster
12/15/2014 - 13:00
Avalanche Observation 		Mt. Judah
Donner Summit Area
Forecaster
01/26/2010 - 08:10
Avalanche Observation 		Donner Peak
Donner Summit Area
Public
12/15/2010 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Castle Peak
Donner Summit Area
Public
11/23/2016 - 08:00
Avalanche Observation 		E-SE gully under Grouse Rock
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area
Public
12/19/2010 - 10:30
Avalanche Observation 		Silver Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Forecaster
04/15/2010 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Silver Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Forecaster
12/03/2010 - 11:00
Avalanche Observation 		Mt. Judah
Donner Summit Area
Professional Observer
02/21/2011 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Blue Lakes Road
Carson Pass Area
Forecaster
12/18/2016 - 12:31
Avalanche Observation 		Sugar Bowl/ Mt. Judah
Donner Summit Area
Guide
Alpenglow Expeditio
03/17/2011 - 01:00
Avalanche Observation 		Janine's or Jeannine's Peak
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay)
Public
12/24/2016 - 11:30
Avalanche Observation 		Andesite Peak
Donner Summit Area
Forecaster
04/01/2011 - 14:00
Avalanche Observation 		Emerald Bay
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay)
Professional Observer
01/24/2018 - 23:30
Avalanche Observation 		Lake of the Woods.
Independence Lake Area
Digging into the crown to look at the faceted failure layer.
Subtle line of mostly filled in crown visible ~ 10 ft down slope of person in photo.
Looking down the avalanche path.
 Forecaster
02/28/2012 - 11:00
Avalanche Observation 		Silver Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Forecaster

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