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
01/31/2018 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Slab Cliffs
Mount Rose Area 		Maximum extent of loose wet instability observed. SE aspect at 9,640' at 1:40pm. Wet surface snow only 1.5 inches deep. Forecaster
12/14/2009 - 10:00
Snowpack Observation 		Near Roundtop
Carson Pass Area 		Public
11/06/2015 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Elaphant's Back
Carson Pass Area 		Forecaster
01/01/2017 - 12:17
Snowpack Observation 		Scott peak
Five Lakes Area 		Surface hoar Guide
Alpenglow Expeditio
12/06/2012 - 12:15
Snowpack Observation 		Rubicon Peak
West Shore Area 		Forecaster
02/07/2018 - 10:35
Snowpack Observation 		Lincoln Valley
Yuba Pass Area 		Thin melt-freeze crust on shaded N aspect at ~7,350'.Cold unconsolidated snow under the melt freeze crust on same N aspect at ~7,350'. Forecaster
03/14/2010 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		Horse Canyon
Bear Valley Area 		Public
11/20/2015 - 10:00
Snowpack Observation 		Andesite Ridge
Donner Summit Area 		Forecaster
01/23/2013 - 09:45
Snowpack Observation 		Andesite Ridge
Donner Summit Area 		Forecaster
02/17/2018 - 09:30
Snowpack Observation 		Chickadee Ridge
Mount Rose Area 		Tiny, superficial wind slab near treeline, too small to present a significant hazard.More tiny, superficial wind slab near treeline, too small to present a significant hazard. Forecaster
01/16/2011 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Eagle Creek Canyon
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay) 		Public
12/03/2015 - 11:45
Snowpack Observation 		Castle Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Forecaster
02/22/2013 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		Meiss Ridge
Carson Pass Area 		Forecaster
02/24/2018 - 12:39
Snowpack Observation 		Thumb rock
Donner Summit Area 		Public
04/02/2011 - 10:30
Snowpack Observation 		SE face Papoose Pk.
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Public

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