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
01/04/2017 - 17:00
Avalanche Observation 		Jakes Peak
West Shore Area
Wind Slab Avalanche, 9100', NE aspect, 38 degrees.
 Forecaster
01/07/2017 - 11:00
Avalanche Observation 		East Ridge Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area
Large cornices with a collapsed section and wind slab avalanche below.
Large cornices with a collapsed section and wind slab avalanche below.
Debris below wind slab
Another cornice collapse
False color image to show debris downslope.
 Forecaster
01/11/2017 - 14:30
Avalanche Observation 		East face Mt Lincoln
Donner Summit Area 		Public
02/07/2017 - 08:30
Avalanche Observation 		Andesite Ridge
Donner Summit Area
Crown from wet slab avalanche triggered by natural cornice collapse.
Cornice and avalanche debris.
Older wet slab avalanches on NE-E aspects. These were widespread in the area.
 Forecaster
02/20/2017 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Andesite Ridge
Donner Summit Area
Natural storm slab, 46 degree slope, NE aspect, 7500'.
Avalanche debris running through trees.
 Forecaster
02/26/2017 - 11:15
Avalanche Observation 		Echo Peak
Echo Summit Area
Small part of the cornice broke off - far upper left of photo.
The debris made it over the next rollover.
Avalanche path. I had noticed tracks in this area on my hike up.
 Public
03/06/2010 - 13:30
Avalanche Observation 		Mini Hall Couloir
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay) 		Public
12/24/2010 - 13:00
Avalanche Observation 		Meiss Ridge
Carson Pass Area
Professional Observer
11/21/2010 - 04:00
Avalanche Observation 		Silver Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Forecaster
02/16/2011 - 15:15
Avalanche Observation 		Hidden Peak
West Shore Area
Forecaster
03/05/2011 - 14:00
Avalanche Observation 		N. facing bowl on backside of Castle Peak
Donner Summit Area
Public
03/22/2011 - 17:00
Avalanche Observation 		Trimmer
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Public
06/15/2011 - 13:32
Avalanche Observation 		Tressider Peak
Outside of the Forecast Area
Public
04/10/2017 - 10:45
Avalanche Observation 		Red Lake Peak N NE aspect
Carson Pass Area 		Public
03/02/2012 - 15:30
Avalanche Observation 		Forestdale Divide
Carson Pass Area
Forecaster

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