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
12/03/2012 - 07:30
Snowpack Observation 		Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Professional Observer
02/02/2014 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Rubicon Peak
West Shore Area 		Forecaster
04/18/2011 - 19:00
Snowpack Observation 		Donner Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Forecaster
01/26/2016 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		Stanford Rocks
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Forecaster
03/04/2017 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Very light snow transport as next storm approaches. Forecaster
01/15/2013 - 09:00
Snowpack Observation 		East Ridge Relay Peak
Mount Rose Area 		, , Professional Observer
01/18/2012 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Silver Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Forecaster
02/01/2016 - 11:30
Snowpack Observation 		Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area 		scouring on a NE, exposed ridgesmall shooting crack during a kick turn Public
03/12/2017 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Slide Mountain
Mount Rose Area 		Ski and boot supportable snow on solar aspects at 11:30am.Rough snow texture from previous wind and avalanche debris. Forecaster
03/22/2013 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Professional Observer
02/16/2012 - 13:45
Snowpack Observation 		Peak 8520
Carson Pass Area 		Forecaster
02/06/2016 - 11:30
Snowpack Observation 		Rubicon Peak
West Shore Area 		Public
03/17/2017 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Rose Knob
Mount Rose Area 		Below 8200' on E-SE-S aspects were unsupportable, wet, and sticky snow at 12noon.Sagging cornices have opened up large, deep cracks between cornice and ridgeline.. Forecaster
01/03/2010 - 12:30
Snowpack Observation 		Pickett Peak
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Professional Observer
02/22/2014 - 01:00
Snowpack Observation 		Mt. Rose Wilderness
Mount Rose Area 		Professional Observer

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