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
04/17/2011 - 12:30
Snowpack Observation 		Maggie's Peak
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay) 		Forecaster
01/26/2016 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		Deep Creek
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Forecaster
03/03/2017 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Castle Peak - North Bowl
Donner Summit Area 		Some cracking on a slope undercut by my skin track. Forecaster
01/13/2013 - 15:00
Snowpack Observation 		North Side Castle Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Professional Observer
01/13/2012 - 09:00
Snowpack Observation 		Andesite Ridge
Donner Summit Area 		Forecaster
01/31/2016 - 03:49
Snowpack Observation 		Dumping on Carson Pass
Carson Pass Area 		Public
03/11/2017 - 11:30
Snowpack Observation 		Rose Knob
Mount Rose Area 		Small skier triggered loose wet activity.Below 8500' on E/SE aspects, roller ball activity.At 8000' and below, fully unsupportable snow conditions. Forecaster
03/08/2013 - 00:00
Snowpack Observation 		Deep Creek
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Professional Observer
02/15/2014 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		Becker Ridge
Echo Summit Area 		Professional Observer
02/12/2012 - 12:30
Snowpack Observation 		Becker Peak
Echo Summit Area 		Forecaster
02/06/2016 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Stanford Rock
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Forecaster
03/17/2017 - 10:00
Snowpack Observation 		Echo Peak
Echo Summit Area 		Just after 8:00am, at 6800 feet open east facing slopes had a solid surface freeze.Around 9:00am, north facing partially open slopes had slick but shallow surface freeze with soft snow below.Huge crevasse where the east facing slope meets the flat ridge. Around 9:30am, on east facing slopes at 8600 feet snow was already softening. Around 10:00am, at 6800 feet open east facing slopes were softening significantly. Large amounts of running water at 8:00am in open areas. Professional Observer
01/02/2010 - 12:10
Snowpack Observation 		Elephant's Back
Carson Pass Area 		Professional Observer
02/22/2014 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Mt. Judah
Donner Summit Area 		Forecaster
03/25/2012 - 11:30
Snowpack Observation 		Becker Peak
Echo Summit Area 		Forecaster

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