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
02/05/2010 - 11:00
Avalanche Observation 		East Fork Negro Canyon
Donner Summit Area
Professional Observer
01/14/2016 - 14:30
Avalanche Observation 		Donner Peak
Donner Summit Area
Forecaster
12/06/2017 - 10:00
Avalanche Observation 		Frog Lake Ridge
Carson Pass Area
Professional Observer
03/12/2016 - 13:30
Avalanche Observation 		Andesite Ridge
Donner Summit Area
Forecaster
03/15/2016 - 03:00
Avalanche Observation 		Below the Cornice in Polaris Bowl
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Public
04/03/2016 - 12:30
Avalanche Observation 		Fireplug aka The Diamond
Mount Rose Area
Forecaster
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
12/24/2016 - 13:11
Avalanche Observation 		East Face Andesite Peak
Donner Summit Area
Public
01/04/2017 - 18:00
Avalanche Observation 		Secret Peak
West Shore Area
Forecaster
04/22/2010 - 11:00
Avalanche Observation 		Proletariat
Mount Rose Area
Forecaster
01/04/2017 - 00:01
Avalanche Observation 		Rose Know
Mount Rose Area 		Public
04/07/2010 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Jake's Peak
West Shore Area
Forecaster
11/23/2010 - 13:53
Avalanche Observation 		Wildflower Ridge
Donner Summit Area
Forecaster
01/22/2017 - 11:20
Avalanche Observation 		Negro Canyon
Donner Summit Area
Witnessed remote trigger wind slab avalanche/test slope failure from ridgetop (SE aspect, 6,880')..
Small natural wind slab avalanche futher up ridge from remote trigger test slope failure (ESE aspect, 7,000').
Signs of recent natural cornice collapse and subtle evidence of a mostly refilled crown line (NE aspect, 7,240')
Rapid storm snow settlement at 6,500.
 Forecaster
01/08/2020 - 12:45
Avalanche Observation 		Silver Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
One of 5 intentionally triggered D1 wind slabs in near treeline terrain.
Another of 5 intentionally triggered D1 wind slabs in near treeline terrain.
 Forecaster

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