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
03/30/2011 - 14:15
Avalanche Observation 		Little peaklet just southwest of Cracked Crag
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay)
Public
12/10/2016 - 10:18
Avalanche Observation 		Mt. Rose Chutes - CLOSED AREA
Mount Rose Area
Starting zone on the upper avalanche path after the afternoon avalanche release. This is a mix of the morning and afternoon crowns. Note how the crown steps down into different layers.
Closeup of the crown.
Overview of the upper starting zone
Smaller avalanche from the afternoon in an adjacent path.
Close up of the small crown in the lower adjacent path
Looking down the slope to the debris pile.
Looking up from the debris. Photo by Andrew Pinkham
The confluence of debris where the skier was found. The person is standing next to the burial location.
Standing in the hole where the skier was buried. He was buried prone in the area at my feet.
 Forecaster
01/03/2016 - 12:56
Avalanche Observation 		Silver Peak - North Ridge
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Public
01/06/2016 - 08:00
Avalanche Observation 		Far East Ridge of Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area
Forecaster
01/16/2016 - 18:00
Avalanche Observation 		Drifter Ridge
Donner Summit Area
Public
01/19/2016 - 15:00
Avalanche Observation 		Donner Peak
Donner Summit Area
Forecaster
01/04/2017 - 07:00
Avalanche Observation 		Bear Creek
Five Lakes Area
Public
01/30/2014 - 06:00
Avalanche Observation 		Silver Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Forecaster
01/06/2017 - 14:33
Avalanche Observation 		Deep Creek
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Shooting cracks
Slope step down
 Public
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
03/01/2014 - 00:01
Avalanche Observation 		NE aspect Ralston Peak (proper).
Echo Summit Area
Public
03/27/2016 - 11:00
Avalanche Observation 		Above Black Wall
Donner Summit Area
Public
02/25/2017 - 13:30
Avalanche Observation 		Incline peak ENE bowl approx 9000 ft
Mount Rose Area
Public
12/13/2014 - 11:30
Avalanche Observation 		Elephant's Back
Carson Pass Area
Forecaster
11/27/2016 - 02:55
Avalanche Observation 		Deep creek
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Public

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