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
01/04/2017 - 00:01
Avalanche Observation 		Rose Know
Mount Rose Area 		Public
04/15/2012 - 10:00
Avalanche Observation 		Flagpole Peak
Echo Summit Area
Professional Observer
12/25/2012 - 00:00
Avalanche Observation 		Echo Peak
Echo Summit Area
Forecaster
12/20/2015 - 12:05
Avalanche Observation 		Carpenter Ridge Northern Aspect
Independence Lake Area 		Avalanche debris Carpenter Ridge
Public
01/22/2017 - 11:20
Avalanche Observation 		Negro Canyon
Donner Summit Area
Witnessed remote trigger wind slab avalanche/test slope failure from ridgetop (SE aspect, 6,880')..
Small natural wind slab avalanche futher up ridge from remote trigger test slope failure (ESE aspect, 7,000').
Signs of recent natural cornice collapse and subtle evidence of a mostly refilled crown line (NE aspect, 7,240')
Rapid storm snow settlement at 6,500.
 Forecaster
12/29/2009 - 13:01
Avalanche Observation 		Round top
Carson Pass Area 		Public
03/18/2012 - 13:30
Avalanche Observation 		North aspect of Cardiac Ridge, north of Thumb Rock
Donner Summit Area
Public
02/07/2017 - 04:00
Avalanche Observation 		Frog Lake Cliffs
Carson Pass Area
Forecaster
02/12/2017 - 12:30
Avalanche Observation 		Due south of Rose Knob Peak
Mount Rose Area
Aftermath of Avalanche near Rose Knob Peak.
Avalanche Path in Yellow.
Public
01/13/2016 - 23:31
Avalanche Observation 		North aspect near Tinker Knob
Donner Summit Area 		Public
02/21/2017 - 01:00
Avalanche Observation 		Corkscrew slide path
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay)
Toe of the debris.
Huge blocks in the debris.
Looking up from the highest point of the debris.
Looking down on the debris from higher on the edge of the Corkscrew path.
 Professional Observer
03/02/2017 - 13:20
Avalanche Observation 		North Bowl Castle Peak
Donner Summit Area
Public
02/07/2014 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Deep Creek
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Public
01/29/2016 - 22:43
Avalanche Observation 		Negro Canyon
Donner Summit Area
Public
02/17/2014 - 10:00
Avalanche Observation 		Red Lake Peak
Carson Pass Area 		Public

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