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
03/03/2018 - 09:00
Avalanche Observation 		Powderhouse Bowl
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Crown and some debris.
Cracks extending from the crown, but slope below did not slide.
 Professional Observer
04/01/2012 - 07:00
Avalanche Observation 		Wildflower Ridge
Donner Summit Area
Forecaster
12/26/2012 - 09:00
Avalanche Observation 		Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area
Professional Observer
02/05/2017 - 23:00
Avalanche Observation 		Sunrise Bowl
Donner Summit Area
Public
03/06/2013 - 04:00
Avalanche Observation 		Round Top
Carson Pass Area
Public
02/11/2017 - 10:00
Avalanche Observation 		Incline Lake Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Public
02/20/2011 - 19:27
Avalanche Observation 		Polaris Hill
Carson Pass Area
Public
03/09/2013 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Carson Pass Area above Winnemucca Lake and Frog Lake Ridge
Carson Pass Area
Public
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
01/28/2014 - 14:30
Avalanche Observation 		Emerald Bay
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay)
Public
04/10/2017 - 10:45
Avalanche Observation 		Red Lake Peak N NE aspect
Carson Pass Area 		Public
04/14/2017 - 09:30
Avalanche Observation 		Hourglass
Mount Rose Area
False color image to highlight avalanche in the Hourglass. Note how the debris covers some of the ski tracks.
Original image of the Hourglass slide
Another wind slab avalanche below the cornice on the far east ridge of Tamarack Peak
 Forecaster
02/18/2016 - 07:00
Avalanche Observation 		Silver Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Forecaster
04/06/2014 - 13:00
Avalanche Observation 		Drainage into Crater Lake
Carson Pass Area
Public

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