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
02/27/2014 - 11:08

Avalanche Observation
Far East Ridge Tamarack Peak

Mount Rose Area
Forecaster
12/27/2009 - 14:45

Avalanche Observation
East Ridge of Tamarack Peak

Mount Rose Area
Forecaster
01/26/2010 - 12:12

Avalanche Observation
Frog Lake

Carson Pass Area
Forecaster
03/31/2014 - 13:03

Avalanche Observation
North bowl

Carson Pass Area
Public
12/16/2016 - 07:00

Avalanche Observation
Bronco Chutes

Mount Rose Area
Looking up at several crowns that likely happened on 12/16 at the end of the recent storm.
A closer look at some of those crowns.
Forecaster
02/24/2010 - 13:30

Avalanche Observation
Silver Peak

Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Forecaster
12/24/2016 - 13:11

Avalanche Observation
East Face Andesite Peak

Donner Summit Area
Public
12/01/2014 - 15:15

Avalanche Observation
Couloir above Round Top Lake

Carson Pass Area
Public
01/04/2017 - 18:00

Avalanche Observation
Secret Peak

West Shore Area
Forecaster
04/10/2016 - 13:30

Avalanche Observation
Woods Lake near Lost Cabin Mine

Carson Pass Area
Public
01/04/2017 - 00:01

Avalanche Observation
Rose Know

Mount Rose Area
Public
01/22/2017 - 11:20

Avalanche Observation
Negro Canyon

Donner Summit Area
Witnessed remote trigger wind slab avalanche/test slope failure from ridgetop (SE aspect, 6,880')..
Small natural wind slab avalanche futher up ridge from remote trigger test slope failure (ESE aspect, 7,000').
Signs of recent natural cornice collapse and subtle evidence of a mostly refilled crown line (NE aspect, 7,240')
Rapid storm snow settlement at 6,500.
Forecaster
02/28/2010 - 07:55

Avalanche Observation
Ralston

Echo Summit Area
Professional Observer
03/08/2010 - 13:15

Avalanche Observation
Far East Ridge of Tamarack Peak

Mount Rose Area
Forecaster
02/11/2017 - 12:20

Avalanche Observation
Incline Peak

Mount Rose Area
Public

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