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
02/05/2013 - 12:30
Snowpack Observation 		Porcupine Ridge
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Professional Observer
01/29/2017 - 15:00
Snowpack Observation 		Andesite Ridge
Donner Summit Area 		scouring from E wind looking south from Andesite PeakSurface hoar near skin track to Castle Pass Guide
Tahoe Mountain Scho
03/17/2010 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Incline Lake Peak Area
Mount Rose Area 		Professional Observer
12/19/2009 - 15:30
Snowpack Observation 		Rubicon Peak
West Shore Area 		, Forecaster
01/01/2016 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		Meiss Meadow
Carson Pass Area 		Surface hoar in Meiss Meadow on North Facing slope.Surface hoar and NSFs in Meiss Meadow on North Facing slope.Surface hoar on flat open terrain in Meiss Meadow. Afternoon SW winds were blowing snow at ridgelines. Professional Observer
02/05/2017 - 12:20
Snowpack Observation 		Waterhouse Peak
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Snow that had been redistributed by the wind.Sastrugi and blowing snow near peak. Professional Observer
12/11/2010 - 14:30
Snowpack Observation 		Donner Summit
Donner Summit Area 		Professional Observer
04/04/2013 - 16:45
Snowpack Observation 		Andesite Ridge
Donner Summit Area 		Forecaster
01/24/2010 - 15:29
Snowpack Observation 		East Ridge of Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Forecaster
02/11/2017 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		Incline Lake Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Shooting cracks on a wind-loaded SW aspect. Larger shooting cracks occurred but the wind filled them in too quickly for photos. Settlement cracks around trees in sheltered below treeline terrain. Forecaster
02/01/2011 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Carpenter Peak
Independence Lake Area 		Professional Observer
11/22/2013 - 10:15
Snowpack Observation 		Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Forecaster
03/02/2010 - 14:00
Snowpack Observation 		Frog Lake
Carson Pass Area 		Forecaster
01/08/2016 - 14:30
Snowpack Observation 		Negro Canyon
Donner Summit Area 		Surface hoar present in the afternoon Guide
Alpenglow Expeditio
02/13/2017 - 09:45
Snowpack Observation 		Poison Point
Bear Valley Area 		Wind scoured snow surface along ridge between Bard's Bowl and Poison Point. Forecaster

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