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
04/20/2010 - 15:51
Avalanche Observation 		Andesite Ridge
Donner Summit Area
Forecaster
02/28/2015 - 12:30
Avalanche Observation 		East Face of Mt. Judah
Donner Summit Area
Public
01/20/2017 - 15:45
Avalanche Observation 		Andesite Peak
Donner Summit Area
D2 Wind slab avalanche triggered by a small cornice piece
Small avalanche triggered by a larger piece of cornice
Cracking in the storm snow on in below treeline terrain
 Forecaster
12/30/2010 - 04:00
Avalanche Observation 		Jake's Peak, main avalanche path east-southeast side
West Shore Area 		Public
02/25/2011 - 09:15
Avalanche Observation 		Cisco Grove
Donner Summit Area 		Public
03/20/2011 - 11:50
Avalanche Observation 		Highway 89 Highway Patrol Chute
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Forecaster
02/05/2017 - 08:00
Avalanche Observation 		Upper Spencer's Lake
Outside of the Forecast Area
Runout
Crown
 Public
04/10/2011 - 12:45
Avalanche Observation 		Fire Plug
Mount Rose Area
Professional Observer
02/29/2012 - 15:00
Avalanche Observation 		Andesite Ridge
Donner Summit Area
Forecaster
03/31/2012 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Mt. Judah
Donner Summit Area
Forecaster
12/24/2012 - 16:00
Avalanche Observation 		South Gully on 10,005'
Mount Rose Area
Public
03/10/2013 - 15:30
Avalanche Observation 		Schallenberger Ridge North Gulley
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Public
02/20/2011 - 13:11
Avalanche Observation 		Cornice/Bowl above Whites Creek drainage
Mount Rose Area 		Public
03/09/2013 - 12:30
Avalanche Observation 		Mt. Rose Highway
Mount Rose Area
Professional Observer
03/04/2017 - 14:10
Avalanche Observation 		Wheeler Ridge
Bear Valley Area
Public

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