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
02/20/2017 - 10:50
Avalanche Observation 		Andesite Peak
Donner Summit Area
Initial cracks triggered by kicking on the upper part of slope which caused the avalanche down lower at the mid slope convexity.
Initial cracks triggered by kicking on the upper part of slope which caused the avalanche down lower at the mid slope convexity.
The small avalanche in which skier was caught.
Red lines over crown of lower avalanche that occurred before ski pole drop. Green line over crown of small avalanche that carried skier.
Skier with deployed airbag after being carried 200 vertical feet by small avalanche, no burial.
 Forecaster
04/07/2012 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Above Saxonia Lake
Outside of the Forecast Area
Public
12/25/2012 - 00:00
Avalanche Observation 		Sierra Crest at the top of Pole Creek
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Forecaster
02/27/2017 - 10:00
Avalanche Observation 		Peak 9269' SE Aspect
West Shore Area
Public
03/06/2010 - 18:21
Avalanche Observation 		Forestdale
Carson Pass Area
Public
12/26/2015 - 10:00
Avalanche Observation 		Ralston Peak
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay) 		Public
12/17/2012 - 07:00
Avalanche Observation 		Incline Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Public
03/14/2017 - 10:15
Avalanche Observation 		South of Frog Lake Cliff
Donner Summit Area
Educator
Donner Summit Avalanche Semina
12/17/2009 - 10:45
Avalanche Observation 		Silver Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Forecaster
01/04/2016 - 21:45
Avalanche Observation 		Ward Peak, west face
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Guide
Alpenglow Expeditio
01/26/2010 - 08:10
Avalanche Observation 		Donner Peak
Donner Summit Area
Public
03/25/2017 - 13:22
Avalanche Observation 		Outside of boundary in Snow Valley
Bear Valley Area
Public
12/15/2010 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Castle Peak
Donner Summit Area
Public
02/09/2014 - 02:00
Avalanche Observation 		Andesite Ridge
Donner Summit Area
Forecaster
11/16/2017 - 09:00
Avalanche Observation 		Tamarack Pk - Hourglass Bowl
Mount Rose Area 		Public

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