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
01/23/2010 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Becker Peak
Echo Summit Area 		Professional Observer
02/28/2014 - 10:00
Snowpack Observation 		Andesite Ridge
Donner Summit Area 		looking south along Andesite Ridge , Professional Observer
04/13/2012 - 14:00
Snowpack Observation 		Silver Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Forecaster
02/16/2016 - 12:55
Snowpack Observation 		Meiss Meadow
Carson Pass Area 		Public
03/26/2017 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Elephant's Hump
Carson Pass Area 		Difficult to see in photo, but minor amounts of blowing snow visible in near and above treeline areas.Sun/melt-freeze crust that existed in the vast majority of areas, including on some steeper and/or shaded N aspects.Signs of settlement of recent storm snow. Forecaster
03/01/2010 - 10:45
Snowpack Observation 		Cup Lake Peak
Echo Summit Area 		Professional Observer
12/04/2012 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		Castle Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Forecaster
02/21/2016 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Meadow Lake
Independence Lake Area 		Forecaster
04/01/2017 - 11:30
Snowpack Observation 		Negro Canyon
Donner Summit Area 		Surface had just begun to soften at 10:45 with ski penetration being 2-3 cm Guide
Tahoe Mountain Scho
11/20/2010 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		Elephant's Back
Carson Pass Area 		Professional Observer
03/15/2014 - 14:30
Snowpack Observation 		Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Forecaster
01/26/2013 - 11:25
Snowpack Observation 		Fireplug
Yuba Pass Area 		Forecaster
02/28/2016 - 14:00
Snowpack Observation 		Tallac
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay) 		Near surface facets under a thin melt freeze crust near Gilmore Lake.Over a foot of soft wet snow on E facing 7300 foot zone of Tallac. Professional Observer
01/13/2011 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Trimmer Peak
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Professional Observer
03/26/2014 - 14:00
Snowpack Observation 		Frog Lake Ridge
Carson Pass Area 		Professional Observer

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