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
04/07/2012 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Above Saxonia Lake
Outside of the Forecast Area
Public
12/25/2012 - 00:00
Avalanche Observation 		Sierra Crest at the top of Pole Creek
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Forecaster
01/05/2013 - 09:00
Avalanche Observation 		Cisco Butte, West Face and Gullies
Donner Summit Area 		Public
03/03/2018 - 09:00
Avalanche Observation 		Powderhouse Bowl
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Crown and some debris.
Cracks extending from the crown, but slope below did not slide.
 Professional Observer
03/06/2010 - 18:21
Avalanche Observation 		Forestdale
Carson Pass Area
Public
12/26/2015 - 10:00
Avalanche Observation 		Ralston Peak
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay) 		Public
12/17/2012 - 07:00
Avalanche Observation 		Incline Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Public
02/05/2017 - 23:00
Avalanche Observation 		Sunrise Bowl
Donner Summit Area
Public
01/04/2016 - 21:45
Avalanche Observation 		Ward Peak, west face
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Guide
Alpenglow Expeditio
02/11/2017 - 10:00
Avalanche Observation 		Incline Lake Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Public
02/20/2017 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Andesite Ridge
Donner Summit Area
Natural storm slab, 46 degree slope, NE aspect, 7500'.
Avalanche debris running through trees.
 Forecaster
02/26/2017 - 11:15
Avalanche Observation 		Echo Peak
Echo Summit Area
Small part of the cornice broke off - far upper left of photo.
The debris made it over the next rollover.
Avalanche path. I had noticed tracks in this area on my hike up.
 Public
02/09/2014 - 02:00
Avalanche Observation 		Andesite Ridge
Donner Summit Area
Forecaster
04/10/2017 - 10:45
Avalanche Observation 		Red Lake Peak N NE aspect
Carson Pass Area 		Public
03/07/2016 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Above the Skiers left trees in Dead tree bowl
Carson Pass Area 		Public

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