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
03/05/2014 - 13:30
Avalanche Observation 		Becker Ridge
Echo Summit Area
Forecaster
03/31/2014 - 10:35
Avalanche Observation 		Skiers right off the summit
Carson Pass Area 		Public
12/10/2016 - 10:18
Avalanche Observation 		Mt. Rose Chutes - CLOSED AREA
Mount Rose Area
Starting zone on the upper avalanche path after the afternoon avalanche release. This is a mix of the morning and afternoon crowns. Note how the crown steps down into different layers.
Closeup of the crown.
Overview of the upper starting zone
Smaller avalanche from the afternoon in an adjacent path.
Close up of the small crown in the lower adjacent path
Looking down the slope to the debris pile.
Looking up from the debris. Photo by Andrew Pinkham
The confluence of debris where the skier was found. The person is standing next to the burial location.
Standing in the hole where the skier was buried. He was buried prone in the area at my feet.
 Forecaster
03/15/2016 - 13:00
Avalanche Observation 		Donner Peak
Donner Summit Area
Guide
Tahoe Mountain Scho
01/04/2017 - 07:00
Avalanche Observation 		Bear Creek
Five Lakes Area
Public
11/27/2016 - 07:00
Avalanche Observation 		Castle Peak and Basin Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Forecaster
01/06/2017 - 14:33
Avalanche Observation 		Deep Creek
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Shooting cracks
Slope step down
 Public
03/05/2010 - 14:30
Avalanche Observation 		Mt. Juda
Donner Summit Area
Public
01/20/2017 - 15:45
Avalanche Observation 		Andesite Peak
Donner Summit Area
D2 Wind slab avalanche triggered by a small cornice piece
Small avalanche triggered by a larger piece of cornice
Cracking in the storm snow on in below treeline terrain
 Forecaster
04/05/2010 - 06:00
Avalanche Observation 		Mt. Lola
Independence Lake Area
Forecaster
05/01/2010 - 13:00
Avalanche Observation 		Mt Tallac
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay)
Public
01/30/2011 - 06:00
Avalanche Observation 		Mt. Lola
Independence Lake Area
Forecaster
02/05/2017 - 08:00
Avalanche Observation 		Upper Spencer's Lake
Outside of the Forecast Area
Runout
Crown
 Public
03/05/2011 - 11:00
Avalanche Observation 		Negro Canyon
Donner Summit Area
Public
03/22/2011 - 08:45
Avalanche Observation 		Fireplug
Mount Rose Area
Forecaster

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