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
01/11/2017 - 13:30
Snowpack Observation 		Negro Canyon
Donner Summit Area 		Ongoing wind transport between snow showers.Minor cracking on wind loaded test slope.Small skier triggered wind slab failure on test slope. Forecaster
03/07/2013 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Hidden Peak
West Shore Area 		Forecaster
02/13/2012 - 15:30
Snowpack Observation 		Coyote Rock
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Public
12/12/2015 - 13:35
Snowpack Observation 		Deep Creek, N aspect
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		.5-1cm surface hoar formation Public
01/15/2017 - 09:40
Snowpack Observation 		Little Truckee Summit
Independence Lake Area 		Forecaster
12/02/2009 - 10:30
Snowpack Observation 		Tamarack Peak-East Ridge
Mount Rose Area 		Professional Observer
04/01/2012 - 08:32
Snowpack Observation 		flagpole
Echo Summit Area 		Public
01/04/2010 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Desolation Wilderness
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay) 		Professional Observer
12/27/2012 - 14:00
Snowpack Observation 		Near Hwy 40/Rainbow bridge
Donner Summit Area 		Public
12/21/2015 - 10:30
Snowpack Observation 		Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Forecaster
01/24/2017 - 00:00
Snowpack Observation 		Trimmer Peak
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Forecaster
01/31/2010 - 13:30
Snowpack Observation 		Donner Summit
Donner Summit Area 		Professional Observer
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

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