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
01/27/2018 - 09:05
Avalanche Observation 		North Castle Peak
Donner Summit Area
North East of Castle North
Public
12/26/2016 - 12:30
Avalanche Observation 		North side Ralston
Echo Summit Area
Public
02/27/2012 - 10:30
Avalanche Observation 		Deep Creek
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Forecaster
12/31/2016 - 09:30
Avalanche Observation 		Bronco Chutes
Mount Rose Area
Public
03/17/2012 - 08:27
Avalanche Observation 		Mt. Tallac
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay)
Public
01/02/2017 - 12:20
Avalanche Observation 		Elephant's Hump
Carson Pass Area
Crown of the avalanche from near the trigger point on a lower angle slope with some small trees.
Crown of the avalanche from near the trigger point on a lower angle slope with some small trees.
Debris on the smaller flank of the avalanche. As it wraps around the corner the slope becomes larger and more open.
Shooting cracks on a wind loaded slope triggered by a skier on the ridge.
Forecaster
04/13/2012 - 11:00
Avalanche Observation 		East Ridge Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area
Professional Observer
12/29/2012 - 10:45
Avalanche Observation 		Donner Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Public
03/20/2013 - 16:00
Avalanche Observation 		Silver Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Forecaster
03/30/2011 - 14:15
Avalanche Observation 		Little peaklet just southwest of Cracked Crag
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay)
Public
01/03/2016 - 12:56
Avalanche Observation 		Silver Peak - North Ridge
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Public
01/06/2016 - 08:00
Avalanche Observation 		Far East Ridge of Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area
Forecaster
01/16/2016 - 18:00
Avalanche Observation 		Drifter Ridge
Donner Summit Area
Public
01/19/2016 - 15:00
Avalanche Observation 		Donner Peak
Donner Summit Area
Forecaster
01/30/2014 - 06:00
Avalanche Observation 		Silver Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Forecaster

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