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
12/15/2010 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Castle Peak
Donner Summit Area
Public
02/21/2011 - 04:26
Avalanche Observation 		Castle Peak
Donner Summit Area
Public
03/17/2011 - 15:53
Avalanche Observation 		Needle Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Public
02/12/2017 - 15:00
Avalanche Observation 		Desolation Wilderness Area
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay)
Guide
Tahoe Mountain Scho
03/26/2011 - 22:04
Avalanche Observation 		Big Bend exit 166, between Soda Springs and Blue Canyon
Donner Summit Area
Public
12/12/2012 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Elephant's Back
Carson Pass Area
Professional Observer
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
03/01/2017 - 14:00
Avalanche Observation 		above buck lake
West Shore Area 		wind loaded slab wind loaded slabs Public
03/21/2013 - 11:00
Avalanche Observation 		Silver Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Forecaster
03/20/2011 - 12:45
Avalanche Observation 		North face below treeline
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Public
01/14/2016 - 11:30
Avalanche Observation 		Top of Negro Canyon
Donner Summit Area
Guide
Alpenglow Expeditio
04/14/2017 - 09:45
Avalanche Observation 		East of frog lake
Carson Pass Area
Public
02/12/2014 - 11:30
Avalanche Observation 		Stevens. Lower north cirque
Carson Pass Area
Public
02/03/2016 - 23:19
Avalanche Observation 		Symphony Bowl-South Slide Mtn
Mount Rose Area
Public

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