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
02/18/2017 - 13:00

Snowpack Observation
Negro Canyon

Donner Summit Area
Ski cut triggered loose wet sluff on a NE facing test slope.Small wind slab triggered by dropping a cornice onto a N facing test slope.Ski kick triggered loose wet sluffs on an E facing test slope. Forecaster
12/24/2013 - 12:30

Snowpack Observation
Deep Creek

Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Forecaster
03/04/2012 - 15:55

Snowpack Observation
Underwood Bowl

Bear Valley Area
Forecaster
01/10/2014 - 15:30

Snowpack Observation
Anderson Peak

Donner Summit Area
Public
04/03/2012 - 11:00

Snowpack Observation
Lincoln Ridge

Yuba Pass Area
Forecaster
01/18/2016 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation
Silver Peak

Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Forecaster
02/24/2017 - 13:30

Snowpack Observation
Blackwood Ridge

Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area
Public
01/26/2014 - 13:20

Snowpack Observation
Lincoln Ridge

Yuba Pass Area
Forecaster
11/09/2012 - 12:20

Snowpack Observation
Silver Peak

Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Forecaster
01/23/2016 - 11:55

Snowpack Observation
Andesite Meadows

Donner Summit Area
Forecaster
01/30/2010 - 13:36

Snowpack Observation
Upper Velma Lake/Jannie's

Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay)
Public
02/04/2014 - 12:30

Snowpack Observation
Tamarack Peak

Mount Rose Area
Forecaster
01/18/2013 - 11:50

Snowpack Observation
Waterhouse Peak

Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Forecaster
01/27/2016 - 10:30

Snowpack Observation
Donner Peak

Donner Summit Area
Forecaster
03/04/2017 - 13:30

Snowpack Observation
Negro Canyon

Donner Summit Area
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