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
04/14/2012 - 09:12

Snowpack Observation
Castle Peak

Donner Summit Area
Public
12/17/2015 - 01:00

Snowpack Observation
Jake's Peak

West Shore Area
Forecaster
01/06/2010 - 11:30

Snowpack Observation
Castle Peak

Donner Summit Area
Professional Observer
12/10/2017 - 12:30

Snowpack Observation
Becker Ridge

Echo Summit Area
Snow coverage at 7400 ft. Snow coverage at 7800 ft. on N aspects.Looking up the ridge toward Becker Peak @ 7900 ft. Forecaster
12/28/2012 - 15:30

Snowpack Observation
W of Echo Summit

Echo Summit Area
Public
12/22/2015 - 11:00

Snowpack Observation
Andesite Ridge

Donner Summit Area
Forecaster
02/07/2010 - 11:00

Snowpack Observation
Jakes Peak

West Shore Area
Professional Observer
12/18/2017 - 11:00

Snowpack Observation
Castle Peak

Donner Summit Area
Exposed firm rain crust on an open slope.Wind affected surfaces on a NW aspectCoverage on the N side of Castle. Forecaster
02/18/2013 - 22:00

Snowpack Observation
Huckleberry canyon

Echo Summit Area
Public
12/27/2015 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation
Ebbetts Pass

Ebbetts Pass Area
Professional Observer
03/20/2010 - 11:00

Snowpack Observation
Cisco Grove Area

Donner Summit Area
Professional Observer
12/22/2017 - 13:30

Snowpack Observation
Round Top

Carson Pass Area
Wind sculpted terrain on Round Top Public
12/21/2009 - 14:00

Snowpack Observation
Tallac

Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay)
Forecaster
12/02/2016 - 12:30

Snowpack Observation
East Ridge of Tamarack

Mount Rose Area
Forecaster
01/01/2011 - 11:00

Snowpack Observation
Jakes Peak

West Shore Area
Professional Observer

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