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
01/19/2017 - 11:00
Avalanche Observation 		Jakes Peak
West Shore Area
Small (D1) natural storm slab avalnche. 7700', NE aspect,4-6'' deep.
Skier triggered storm slab on small test slope.
Another small natural storm slab avalanche. 8700', NE aspect, 4-6'' deep.
One of numerous trees with avalanche debris and broken branches from previous larger avalanches in this area.
Small (D1) storm slab avalanche over skin track. 8800', NE aspect.
 Forecaster
12/08/2013 - 12:30
Avalanche Observation 		South of Silver Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Public
01/16/2016 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Andesite Ridge
Donner Summit Area 		Public
02/18/2017 - 11:00
Avalanche Observation 		National Geographic Bowl, Granite Chief Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Cornice drop and resulting wind slab avalanche
Larger storm slab avalanche
Example of shooting crack and crown near flank
 Guide
Alpenglow Expeditio
01/17/2016 - 23:30
Avalanche Observation 		Crater Lake Road
Carson Pass Area
Professional Observer
01/23/2016 - 17:00
Avalanche Observation 		Crater Lake Bowl
Carson Pass Area
Professional Observer
02/23/2017 - 13:00
Avalanche Observation 		Lower bench below Echo Peak
Echo Summit Area 		Public
02/26/2017 - 12:37
Avalanche Observation 		Rose Knob / Junior Knob
Mount Rose Area 		Public
01/14/2016 - 14:30
Avalanche Observation 		Donner Peak
Donner Summit Area
Forecaster
03/28/2017 - 12:50
Avalanche Observation 		Third Creek Drainage/Jennifer Street
Mount Rose Area
View down from near the trigger point.
 Public
03/12/2016 - 13:30
Avalanche Observation 		Andesite Ridge
Donner Summit Area
Forecaster
03/15/2016 - 03:00
Avalanche Observation 		Below the Cornice in Polaris Bowl
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Public
11/21/2009 - 09:16
Avalanche Observation 		GasEx Chutes
Mount Rose Area
Forecaster
04/03/2016 - 12:30
Avalanche Observation 		Fireplug aka The Diamond
Mount Rose Area
Forecaster
01/14/2010 - 11:00
Avalanche Observation 		Ridge directly above Lost Lakes
Ebbetts Pass Area
Public

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