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
04/01/2013 - 19:00
Avalanche Observation 		Scout Peak
Echo Summit Area
Public
03/24/2011 - 21:41
Avalanche Observation 		hwy 89 at bridge between squaw and alpine
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Public
12/09/2013 - 10:00
Avalanche Observation 		north facing, forested bowl around 8,400’
Carson Pass Area
Public
12/16/2016 - 12:30
Avalanche Observation 		East Face of Judah
Donner Summit Area
Viewed from the top of Donner Peak
 Guide
Alpenglow Expeditio
01/26/2016 - 12:35
Avalanche Observation 		Deep Creek
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Public
12/18/2016 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Red Lake Peak
Carson Pass Area
Public
02/09/2014 - 14:30
Avalanche Observation 		Hourglass Bowl
Mount Rose Area 		Public
12/24/2016 - 13:45
Avalanche Observation 		E judah
Donner Summit Area
Guide
Alpenglow Expeditio
02/06/2016 - 09:01
Avalanche Observation 		Mt. Rose Wilderness
Mount Rose Area
Public
01/10/2017 - 11:30
Avalanche Observation 		Negro Canyon
Donner Summit Area
Intentially skier trigger wind slab on small test slope
Wind slab failing within storm snow about 4-6'' above the old snow rain crust interface.
 Forecaster
01/11/2017 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Mt. Rose Highway
Mount Rose Area
Relay Peak. East Face, 10,200'.
Fireplug. E/SE. 9200'.
Rose Knob/3rd Creek. S aspect. 9400'.
Incline Lake Peak. SE aspect, 9200'.
Mt. Houghton. S/SE aspect, 10,000'.
Mt. Houghton. SE aspect, 8800'.
 Forecaster
04/01/2014 - 20:25
Avalanche Observation 		Janine's/Tallac Cirque
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay)
Public
03/13/2016 - 08:30
Avalanche Observation 		North of Mt. Judah
Donner Summit Area
Guide
Alpenglow Expeditio
01/22/2017 - 08:45
Avalanche Observation 		Third Creek Drainage
Mount Rose Area
Small natural windslab avalanche on north facing wind loaded micro feature.
Shooting cracks and breakable windslab on skin track
Approximate layers that reacted during CT and the Jan 8 rain crust is visible at the bottom
 Public
12/29/2010 - 08:00
Avalanche Observation 		Pint Glass/Fire Plug
Mount Rose Area
Forecaster

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