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
02/28/2015 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Grouse Rocks
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area
Forecaster
01/11/2010 - 09:20
Avalanche Observation 		Flagpole Peak
Echo Summit Area
Forecaster
12/06/2010 - 08:00
Avalanche Observation 		Cliff Lake
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay) 		Forecaster
01/31/2010 - 11:00
Avalanche Observation 		Dick's Peak
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay)
Public
02/22/2011 - 00:00
Avalanche Observation 		Cresent Coular
Carson Pass Area
Public
02/27/2010 - 20:35
Avalanche Observation 		Incline peak east face below rock band
Mount Rose Area
Public
03/19/2011 - 15:30
Avalanche Observation 		Silver Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Forecaster
04/09/2011 - 13:45
Avalanche Observation 		Hourglass Bowl
Mount Rose Area
Public
02/28/2012 - 10:30
Avalanche Observation 		East Ridge Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area
Professional Observer
03/29/2012 - 10:30
Avalanche Observation 		Crater Lake - Red Lake Peak
Carson Pass Area
Public
12/10/2016 - 10:18
Avalanche Observation 		Mt. Rose Chutes - CLOSED AREA
Mount Rose Area
Starting zone on the upper avalanche path after the afternoon avalanche release. This is a mix of the morning and afternoon crowns. Note how the crown steps down into different layers.
Closeup of the crown.
Overview of the upper starting zone
Smaller avalanche from the afternoon in an adjacent path.
Close up of the small crown in the lower adjacent path
Looking down the slope to the debris pile.
Looking up from the debris. Photo by Andrew Pinkham
The confluence of debris where the skier was found. The person is standing next to the burial location.
Standing in the hole where the skier was buried. He was buried prone in the area at my feet.
 Forecaster
12/23/2012 - 15:00
Avalanche Observation 		Drifter Bowl
Donner Summit Area
Forecaster
03/07/2013 - 15:59
Avalanche Observation 		Coon Creek cirque
Donner Summit Area 		Public
04/23/2010 - 13:37
Avalanche Observation 		Mt Tallac
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay) 		Public
01/14/2013 - 13:30
Avalanche Observation 		Incline Peak
Mount Rose Area
Public

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