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
12/05/2015 - 12:45
Snowpack Observation 		Chickadee Ridge
Mount Rose Area 		Forecaster
01/09/2017 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Round Valley
Bear Valley Area 		Public
02/28/2013 - 11:35
Snowpack Observation 		Lincoln Ridge
Yuba Pass Area 		Forecaster
12/09/2012 - 14:30
Snowpack Observation 		Pyramid Peak - Rocky Creek drainage
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay) 		Public
12/12/2015 - 10:20
Snowpack Observation 		Horse Canyon
Bear Valley Area 		Forecaster
01/14/2017 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Ta,arack Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Surface hoar was widespread in the areaThin rime crust on the snow surface with surface hoar on top of it. Forecaster
04/01/2013 - 11:30
Snowpack Observation 		Red Lake - South Ridge
Carson Pass Area 		Forecaster
03/26/2012 - 17:20
Snowpack Observation 		stevens peak
Carson Pass Area 		Public
12/16/2015 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		Rubicon Peak
West Shore Area 		Forecaster
01/17/2017 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Kinney Lakes
Ebbetts Pass Area 		Professional Observer
12/29/2009 - 10:00
Snowpack Observation 		Donner Summit
Donner Summit Area 		Professional Observer
12/21/2012 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Becker Ridge
Echo Summit Area 		Professional Observer
12/20/2015 - 14:00
Snowpack Observation 		Gold Star Point
Bear Valley Area 		Professional Observer
01/22/2017 - 14:15
Snowpack Observation 		Deep Creek
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Small shooting crack in sheltered below treeline terrain at 7000 ft. as the interface between the dense heavy snow on top of the snowpack and the lighter snow below it failed. Small wind slab crack on a N-NE facing test slope at 8200 ft.Large cornice failure triggered by a ski kick. No wind slabs released on the slope below.Debris from the cornice failure Forecaster
01/26/2010 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Jakes Peak
West Shore Area 		, Professional Observer

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