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
12/13/2009 - 12:13
Avalanche Observation 		East Ridge of Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area
Forecaster
04/12/2010 - 11:30
Avalanche Observation 		Elephant's Back
Carson Pass Area
Professional Observer
12/16/2010 - 16:51
Avalanche Observation 		Ralston
Echo Summit Area
Public
11/27/2010 - 16:00
Avalanche Observation 		Silver Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Forecaster
02/05/2017 - 09:00
Avalanche Observation 		Jakes Peak
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay)
Public
02/16/2010 - 10:30
Avalanche Observation 		Maggies Peak
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay)
Professional Observer
02/18/2011 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Hidden Peak
West Shore Area
Forecaster
03/08/2011 - 10:30
Avalanche Observation 		Flagpole Pk, Skiers right of summit
Echo Summit Area 		Public
02/11/2017 - 11:00
Avalanche Observation 		Davis Creek Main Stem
Mount Rose Area
The starting zone is behind skier and along side loaded ridge. Crown was covered by later wind loading
As the original slab loaded steep sided ravine below it morphed into a wet slide that scoured down to old snow bed surface
After dropping approximately 500 feet vert the wet slide scoured deeper leaving luge runs made of clear rink ice
After running a 1000+ vert feet some debris was left behind in the less steep areas
The person in this photo gives the reader an idea of the immensity and power of this slide
At a curve in the ravine the slide cut down to bare ground on the outside of the turn
The deposition at the bottom left 10 foot scoured walls and an acre of debris
Skiers give the slide a little more perspective
 Public
11/11/2015 - 11:00
Avalanche Observation 		NE slope of Elephant's Back
Carson Pass Area
Public
03/26/2011 - 12:30
Avalanche Observation 		Hidden Peak
West Shore Area
Forecaster
02/18/2017 - 03:30
Avalanche Observation 		Frog Lake Ridge above Red lake
Carson Pass Area
Crown and bed surface
Skier with debris field.
 Public
12/12/2012 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Forecaster
02/22/2017 - 03:10
Avalanche Observation 		Little Gold Lake
Outside of the Forecast Area 		Lakes Basin
 Public
03/17/2012 - 08:00
Avalanche Observation 		Donner Summit
Donner Summit Area
Professional Observer

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