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
12/16/2015 - 14:30
Snowpack Observation 		Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Forecaster
01/18/2017 - 09:30
Snowpack Observation 		Elephant's Hump
Carson Pass Area 		2-3cm crust over softer snowWet surface snow easily clumps togetherThis was the shallowest location I observed with the pole basket sitting on the old rain crust .Newly formed surface crust Professional Observer
12/31/2009 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Professional Observer
12/27/2012 - 07:00
Snowpack Observation 		flagpole
Echo Summit Area 		Public
12/20/2015 - 12:33
Snowpack Observation 		Waterhouse Peak
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Public
01/23/2017 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		Fireplug
Mount Rose Area 		Ongoing wind transport during SW gusts.Kicking small cornice features produced only loose dry, no slab failure. Forecaster
01/28/2010 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Ward Canyon
West Shore Area 		Professional Observer
01/14/2013 - 13:02
Snowpack Observation 		Deep Creek
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Public
12/26/2015 - 14:30
Snowpack Observation 		Incline Lake Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Forecaster
01/28/2017 - 15:00
Snowpack Observation 		Shallenberger Ridge
Donner Summit Area 		Guide
Tahoe Mountain Scho
03/10/2010 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Donner Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Professional Observer
12/13/2009 - 10:30
Snowpack Observation 		Far East Ridge of Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Forecaster
02/05/2017 - 12:30
Snowpack Observation 		Carpenter Ridge
Independence Lake Area 		Blowing snow on Carpenter Ridge.Blowing snow on Carpenter Ridge. Forecaster
12/06/2010 - 14:00
Snowpack Observation 		Mt. Judah
Donner Summit Area 		Professional Observer
03/27/2013 - 09:00
Snowpack Observation 		North Side Castle Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Professional Observer

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