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
12/13/2017 - 15:27
Avalanche Observation 		Castle Peak
Donner Summit Area
Public
03/07/2016 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Above the Skiers left trees in Dead tree bowl
Carson Pass Area 		Public
01/06/2018 - 06:00
Avalanche Observation 		Twin Peaks
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Public
03/14/2016 - 09:00
Avalanche Observation 		North Side Castle Peak
Donner Summit Area
Forecaster
12/24/2016 - 11:00
Avalanche Observation 		S side Ward Canyon
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area
Guide
Donner Summit Avalanche Semina
01/04/2017 - 17:00
Avalanche Observation 		Jakes Peak
West Shore Area
Wind Slab Avalanche, 9100', NE aspect, 38 degrees.
 Forecaster
01/07/2017 - 11:00
Avalanche Observation 		East Ridge Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area
Large cornices with a collapsed section and wind slab avalanche below.
Large cornices with a collapsed section and wind slab avalanche below.
Debris below wind slab
Another cornice collapse
False color image to show debris downslope.
 Forecaster
01/11/2017 - 14:30
Avalanche Observation 		East face Mt Lincoln
Donner Summit Area 		Public
03/11/2010 - 11:30
Avalanche Observation 		Incline Lake Area
Mount Rose Area
Professional Observer
04/12/2010 - 11:30
Avalanche Observation 		Elephant's Back
Carson Pass Area
Professional Observer
11/27/2010 - 16:00
Avalanche Observation 		Silver Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Forecaster
02/18/2011 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Hidden Peak
West Shore Area
Forecaster
02/07/2017 - 08:30
Avalanche Observation 		Andesite Ridge
Donner Summit Area
Crown from wet slab avalanche triggered by natural cornice collapse.
Cornice and avalanche debris.
Older wet slab avalanches on NE-E aspects. These were widespread in the area.
 Forecaster
03/08/2011 - 10:30
Avalanche Observation 		Flagpole Pk, Skiers right of summit
Echo Summit Area 		Public
11/11/2015 - 11:00
Avalanche Observation 		NE slope of Elephant's Back
Carson Pass Area
Public

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