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
02/18/2011 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Desolation Wilderness
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay)
Forecaster
03/08/2011 - 09:00
Avalanche Observation 		Fire Plug
Mount Rose Area 		Professional Observer
01/04/2017 - 16:00
Avalanche Observation 		Jakes Peak
West Shore Area
Deep Slab at 8600' below treeline terrain.
Bed surface with some debris
Looking down part of avalanche path.
5' of recent storm snow on top of 12/15 rain crust and NCF's.
 Forecaster
03/26/2011 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Hourglass Bowl
Mount Rose Area 		Public
02/13/2012 - 05:00
Avalanche Observation 		Castle Peak
Donner Summit Area
Forecaster
03/17/2012 - 02:00
Avalanche Observation 		St. Paddy's Bowl
Donner Summit Area
Forecaster
12/29/2010 - 12:15
Avalanche Observation 		Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area
Professional Observer
12/22/2012 - 14:30
Avalanche Observation 		Castle Peak and Andesite Ridge
Donner Summit Area
Forecaster
01/21/2017 - 13:20
Avalanche Observation 		Manzanita Bowl, Slide Mtn
Mount Rose Area
Crossing couloir with slide below skier
Skiing debris field after controlled ski cut release
24" diameter tree avy damage from last storm cycle. Debris already buried
 Public
12/14/2015 - 04:00
Avalanche Observation 		Mt. Rose Summit Parking Lot
Mount Rose Area
Forecaster
01/13/2010 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Far East Ridge of Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area
Forecaster
01/25/2013 - 14:30
Avalanche Observation 		Fireplug
Mount Rose Area
Professional Observer
02/03/2010 - 13:00
Avalanche Observation 		Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area
Public
03/07/2010 - 10:09
Avalanche Observation 		Red Lake Peak
Carson Pass Area
Public
12/26/2015 - 10:30
Avalanche Observation 		Incline Lake Peak
Mount Rose Area
Public

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