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
12/18/2016 - 14:30
Snowpack Observation 		Castle Pass
Donner Summit Area 		Guide
Tahoe Mountain Scho
01/22/2018 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Andesite Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Small cracking on above a ENE wind-loaded slope near the summit of AndesiteSkier-triggered pinwheels at 8000 ft. Forecaster
12/01/2011 - 15:45
Snowpack Observation 		Slide Mt
Mount Rose Area 		Professional Observer
03/24/2011 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Trimmer Peak
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Professional Observer
12/23/2016 - 13:30
Snowpack Observation 		Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Wind slab failure triggered by a skiers weight on a NE facing test slope at 9360 ft. Cracking on a wind loaded test slope. , Forecaster
12/16/2009 - 13:25
Snowpack Observation 		Tamarack Peak - Far East Ridge
Mount Rose Area 		Forecaster
01/27/2012 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Jake's Peak
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay) 		Professional Observer
03/13/2015 - 11:30
Snowpack Observation 		Carson Pass
Carson Pass Area 		Forecaster
01/29/2018 - 09:00
Snowpack Observation 		Anderson Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Public
11/08/2011 - 13:11
Snowpack Observation 		Rubicon Peak
West Shore Area 		Forecaster
03/04/2012 - 10:30
Snowpack Observation 		Red Lake
Carson Pass Area 		Professional Observer
03/27/2015 - 12:30
Snowpack Observation 		Relay
Mount Rose Area 		Forecaster
02/05/2018 - 12:30
Snowpack Observation 		Red Lake Peak
Carson Pass Area 		Previous point release loose wet avalanche activity at 9000' on E aspect.Small roller balls on test slope. E aspect at 11:45am. Forecaster
02/03/2010 - 11:32
Snowpack Observation 		Silver Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Forecaster
04/04/2012 - 14:00
Snowpack Observation 		Elephant's Back
Carson Pass Area 		Professional Observer

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