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
12/17/2012 - 08:00
Avalanche Observation 		Mt. Judah
Donner Summit Area
Professional Observer
02/27/2017 - 10:00
Avalanche Observation 		Peak 9269' SE Aspect
West Shore Area
Public
12/25/2012 - 00:00
Avalanche Observation 		Echo Peak
Echo Summit Area
Forecaster
03/03/2017 - 12:08
Avalanche Observation 		Beneath Elephant's Back
Carson Pass Area
Avy and path just after incident.
Skier in place where avy stopped.
Other recent natural avys on similar aspects.
 Public
12/31/2009 - 00:00
Avalanche Observation 		East Side of Mt Judah
Donner Summit Area
Public
12/24/2015 - 14:00
Avalanche Observation 		Silver Peak, N Ridge
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Forecaster
03/21/2012 - 00:00
Avalanche Observation 		Ralston Peak
Echo Summit Area
Public
01/07/2016 - 10:50
Avalanche Observation 		Andesite Peak
Donner Summit Area
Guide
Tahoe Mountain Scho
04/09/2017 - 13:30
Avalanche Observation 		South of Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area
Two small slides on a steep northeastern slope with a 6"crown showing a weak layer under wind loading.
 Public
04/13/2017 - 16:00
Avalanche Observation 		Bowl north of Echo Peak
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay) 		Public
04/22/2017 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Lower Rose Knob
Mount Rose Area 		Public
02/18/2016 - 07:05
Avalanche Observation 		Alpine Meadows Road
Five Lakes Area 		Forecaster
03/27/2014 - 07:35
Avalanche Observation 		Below Grouse Rock
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area
Public
03/14/2016 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Relay Peak
Mount Rose Area
Forecaster
01/24/2018 - 11:00
Avalanche Observation 		Lower Andesite Ridge
Donner Summit Area
Educator
Tahoe Mountain Scho

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