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
01/07/2017 - 09:30
Avalanche Observation 		Right side of Tram Face
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
wet loose #1
 Guide
Alpenglow Expeditio
01/04/2016 - 21:45
Avalanche Observation 		Ward Peak, west face
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Guide
Alpenglow Expeditio
01/21/2017 - 10:20
Avalanche Observation 		Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area
Wind slab avalanche triggered from the lower angle ridge on a N-NE aspect 38 degree slope.
Long shooting crack triggered by a ski kick on a wind loaded test slope
Another smaller wind slab triggered by a ski kick on a N facing wind loaded test slope
 Forecaster
02/02/2017 - 11:00
Avalanche Observation 		Andesite Peak
Donner Summit Area
Storm Slab. 4'' deep, 7900', NE aspect.
Debris from storm slab (D1).
Storm slab, 4'' deep, 7900', NE aspect.
Wind Slab, 4-8'' deep, 8100', E aspect, 38 degree slope.
 Forecaster
02/09/2014 - 02:00
Avalanche Observation 		Andesite Ridge
Donner Summit Area
Forecaster
02/25/2017 - 12:30
Avalanche Observation 		National Geographic Bowl, Granite Chief
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Small skier triggered slab avalanche
 Guide
Alpenglow Expeditio
03/07/2016 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Above the Skiers left trees in Dead tree bowl
Carson Pass Area 		Public
03/14/2016 - 09:00
Avalanche Observation 		North Side Castle Peak
Donner Summit Area
Forecaster
03/31/2017 - 13:50
Avalanche Observation 		Relay peak
Mount Rose Area
Public
11/16/2017 - 09:00
Avalanche Observation 		Hourglass bowl
Mount Rose Area 		Public
03/11/2010 - 11:30
Avalanche Observation 		Incline Lake Area
Mount Rose Area
Professional Observer
04/12/2010 - 11:30
Avalanche Observation 		Elephant's Back
Carson Pass Area
Professional Observer
02/28/2015 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Silver Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Forecaster
01/01/2011 - 10:00
Avalanche Observation 		Steven's Peak, Eastern Slopes
Carson Pass Area
Public
02/25/2011 - 12:30
Avalanche Observation 		Barney's
Mount Rose Area
Forecaster

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