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
03/19/2018 - 03:00
Snowpack Observation 		My Ralston
Echo Summit Area 		Public
03/19/2018 - 10:30
Snowpack Observation 		NE Fireplug
Mount Rose Area 		Stress cracks filled by subsequent snow top of NE Fireplug Public
03/19/2018 - 11:30
Avalanche Observation 		Basin peak
Donner Summit Area 		Public
03/19/2018 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Tram Ridge Zone, Shirley Canyon
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Public
03/19/2018 - 12:45
Avalanche Observation 		SE of Relay Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Natural deep slab avalanche across entire slope. 3-4' deep. At the crown line profile, 9600', E aspect Avalanche debris covered by additional storm snow. Some broken trees with areas of 6' + of avalanche debris. 3' down, a layer of graupel exists on top of a melt freeze crust at 9600', E aspect. Forecaster
03/19/2018 - 14:15
Snowpack Observation 		Job's Peak - Jaws Couloir
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Public
03/19/2018 - 15:00
Snowpack Observation 		The Nipple
Carson Pass Area 		Professional Observer
03/20/2018 - 07:30
Snowpack Observation 		NE side Donner Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Guide
Donner Summit Avalanche Semina
03/20/2018 - 10:00
Snowpack Observation 		Echo Lake
Echo Summit Area 		Runnels on South facing slope below Talking Mountain Roughly two foot diameter roller ball from previous days warming on South East aspect. Reverse skin track showing extent of previous snow transport. Professional Observer
03/20/2018 - 10:00
Snowpack Observation 		Twin Lake
Carson Pass Area 		Professional Observer
03/20/2018 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Proletariat
Mount Rose Area 		Looking at the crown. My finger is pointing to the weak layer and the crust is visible where I shoveled out part of the crown. Runnels on an ESE aspect at 9200 ft. Forecaster
03/20/2018 - 12:45
Snowpack Observation 		Hidden Peak
West Shore Area 		March 13 graupel layer on top of melt freeze crust Forecaster
03/21/2018 - 11:30
Avalanche Observation 		Emerald Bay
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay) 		Forecaster
03/21/2018 - 14:00
Snowpack Observation 		Far east ridge of Tamarack
Mount Rose Area 		Storm slab cracking and release on small test slope in below treeline terrain. Shooting cracks resulting from heavy storm snow on top of lighter older snow. Fragile cornices in this area. These large cornice drops did not initiate wind slab avalanches. Forecaster
03/22/2018 - 02:30
Avalanche Observation 		Incline Peak N Bowl
Mount Rose Area 		Eye-opening debris pile low down on Incline Pk Public

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