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 - 22:00
Avalanche Observation 		Castle Peak - north side
Donner Summit Area 		Public
05/18/2011 - 15:30
Avalanche Observation 		Silverado @ Squaw Valley
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Public
03/01/2012 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Silver Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Forecaster
04/13/2012 - 11:00
Avalanche Observation 		East Ridge Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area
Professional Observer
01/19/2017 - 11:00
Avalanche Observation 		Jakes Peak
West Shore Area
Small (D1) natural storm slab avalnche. 7700', NE aspect,4-6'' deep.
Skier triggered storm slab on small test slope.
Another small natural storm slab avalanche. 8700', NE aspect, 4-6'' deep.
One of numerous trees with avalanche debris and broken branches from previous larger avalanches in this area.
Small (D1) storm slab avalanche over skin track. 8800', NE aspect.
 Forecaster
12/29/2012 - 10:45
Avalanche Observation 		Donner Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Public
03/20/2013 - 16:00
Avalanche Observation 		Silver Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Forecaster
03/30/2011 - 14:15
Avalanche Observation 		Little peaklet just southwest of Cracked Crag
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay)
Public
01/03/2016 - 12:56
Avalanche Observation 		Silver Peak - North Ridge
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Public
01/06/2016 - 08:00
Avalanche Observation 		Far East Ridge of Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area
Forecaster
02/18/2017 - 11:00
Avalanche Observation 		National Geographic Bowl, Granite Chief Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Cornice drop and resulting wind slab avalanche
Larger storm slab avalanche
Example of shooting crack and crown near flank
 Guide
Alpenglow Expeditio
01/16/2016 - 18:00
Avalanche Observation 		Drifter Ridge
Donner Summit Area
Public
02/23/2017 - 13:00
Avalanche Observation 		Lower bench below Echo Peak
Echo Summit Area 		Public
01/19/2016 - 15:00
Avalanche Observation 		Donner Peak
Donner Summit Area
Forecaster
02/26/2017 - 12:37
Avalanche Observation 		Rose Knob / Junior Knob
Mount Rose Area 		Public

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