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
01/16/2011 - 13:00
Avalanche Observation 		"Ralstonia"
Echo Summit Area 		Public
02/27/2011 - 10:30
Avalanche Observation 		Ralston Peak
Echo Summit Area
Forecaster
03/21/2011 - 11:30
Avalanche Observation 		East Ridge Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Professional Observer
04/10/2017 - 13:25
Avalanche Observation 		South Fork, Davis Creek
Mount Rose Area
Large long running wet slide in South Fork
 Public
04/19/2011 - 12:15
Avalanche Observation 		Jake's Peak
West Shore Area 		Forecaster
03/24/2012 - 11:00
Avalanche Observation 		Deep Creek
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Professional Observer
04/07/2012 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Above Saxonia Lake
Outside of the Forecast Area
Public
12/25/2012 - 00:00
Avalanche Observation 		Sierra Crest at the top of Pole Creek
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Forecaster
03/21/2013 - 11:00
Avalanche Observation 		Silver Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Forecaster
11/27/2017 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Shoulder of Elephant Back above large shelf
Carson Pass Area
I was exiting above the rock in the center.
Looking down form where I exited the ridge. Notice the crack
Looking up. The highest part went the farthest, but was mostly sluff
 Public
03/20/2011 - 12:45
Avalanche Observation 		North face below treeline
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Public
12/06/2017 - 10:00
Avalanche Observation 		Frog Lake Ridge
Carson Pass Area
Professional Observer
01/04/2016 - 21:45
Avalanche Observation 		Ward Peak, west face
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Guide
Alpenglow Expeditio
12/16/2016 - 07:00
Avalanche Observation 		Bronco Chutes
Mount Rose Area
Looking up at several crowns that likely happened on 12/16 at the end of the recent storm.
A closer look at some of those crowns.
 Forecaster
02/09/2014 - 02:00
Avalanche Observation 		Andesite Ridge
Donner Summit Area
Forecaster

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