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 Snowpack, Avalanche, Weather Images Observation made by
12/11/2022 - 14:30

Avalanche Observation
Mt Watson

Sawtooth Ridge to Tahoe City
Public
12/11/2022 - 13:30

Avalanche Observation
mount Judah

Donner Summit Area
Mount Judah - NE Aspect - 7670' Debris Flow From Avalanche Guide

Tahoe Mountain School
12/11/2022 - 13:15

Snowpack Observation
Shirley Canyon

Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Public
12/11/2022 - 13:00

Avalanche Observation
Sunflower Mountain

Outside of the Forecast Area
Public
12/11/2022 - 12:00

Avalanche Observation
Tamarack Peak

Mount Rose Area
Hour glass slide that likely occurred on 12/11. No tracks observed entering slide path.  Ran into the choke. Couldn’t see beyond. Likely ran the entire length. Picture taken from the road where NVDOT had closed 431 on the Reno side. Maybe 1/4 mile before Tamarack Peak trailhead parking Public
12/11/2022 - 12:00

Avalanche Observation
Cold Stream Drainage

Donner Summit Area
Forecaster
12/11/2022 - 12:00

Avalanche Observation
Schallenberger Ridge

Donner Summit Area
Guide

Blackbird Mountain Guides
12/11/2022 - 12:00

Avalanche Observation
Tallac Corkscrew & Cascade Bowl

Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay)
Corkscrew Corkscrew looking up Cascade Bowl Cascade Bowl Public
12/11/2022 - 12:00

Avalanche Observation
Signal Peak

Outside of the Forecast Area
Public
12/11/2022 - 12:00

Avalanche Observation
Talking mountain

Echo Summit Area
The crown wraps around features such as rocks and trees Most of the face of talking had some sort of crown or avalanche evidence Public
12/11/2022 - 12:00

Avalanche Observation
Silver Peak

Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Avalanche on N ridge of Silver Crown on Poulsen Peak Large avalanche off of E Ridge of Silver near rock buttress Large avalanche off of E Ridge of Silver near rock buttress Crown lines along Silver ridge Mid slope rollover avalanche failing on buried surface hoar.  ECTX at this location. Avalanche off of 2nd Fin. Avalanche off of 1st fin Buried surface hoar seen on Dec 14, 6-8m. Location of buried surface hoar in meadow at 7260'. Avalanche off of upper 1st Fin. Forecaster
12/11/2022 - 12:00

Avalanche Observation
Andesite Peak

Donner Summit Area
Crown from a natural wind slab avalanche in small terrain. Natural storm slab avalanche on small test slope. Intentionally skier triggered storm slab avalanche on small test slope. Forecaster
12/11/2022 - 12:00

Avalanche Observation
Mount Tallac - Pomo Bowl

Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay)
Public
12/11/2022 - 11:00

Avalanche Observation
Little Alaska

West Shore Area
Public
12/11/2022 - 10:00

Avalanche Observation
Pole Creek and Shirley Canyon

Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Slab avalanche on "Flat top", Pole Creek Slab avalanches on Silver peak More slab avalanches on Silver Guide

Alpenglow Expeditions
12/11/2022 - 08:00

Avalanche Observation
Incline Peak

Mount Rose Area
Public
12/11/2022 - 06:00

Avalanche Observation
Angora peak

Echo Summit Area
Public
12/11/2022 - 04:00

Avalanche Observation
Castle Peak Frog Lake Cliffs Public
12/11/2022 - 00:00

Avalanche Observation
Mount Tallac

Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay)
Public
12/10/2022 - 14:00

Snowpack Observation
Shallenberger Ridge

Donner Summit Area
Guide

Blackbird Mountain Guides

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