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
04/06/2010 - 11:00
Avalanche Observation 		Rose Knob Peak / 3rd Creek
Mount Rose Area
Forecaster
01/10/2017 - 11:30
Avalanche Observation 		Negro Canyon
Donner Summit Area
Intentially skier trigger wind slab on small test slope
Wind slab failing within storm snow about 4-6'' above the old snow rain crust interface.
 Forecaster
11/23/2010 - 10:00
Avalanche Observation 		Mt. Judah
Donner Summit Area
Forecaster
01/11/2017 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Mt. Rose Highway
Mount Rose Area
Relay Peak. East Face, 10,200'.
Fireplug. E/SE. 9200'.
Rose Knob/3rd Creek. S aspect. 9400'.
Incline Lake Peak. SE aspect, 9200'.
Mt. Houghton. S/SE aspect, 10,000'.
Mt. Houghton. SE aspect, 8800'.
 Forecaster
02/16/2011 - 15:45
Avalanche Observation 		Hidden Peak
West Shore Area
Forecaster
03/06/2011 - 11:00
Avalanche Observation 		Andesite Ridge
Donner Summit Area
Forecaster
01/22/2017 - 08:45
Avalanche Observation 		Third Creek Drainage
Mount Rose Area
Small natural windslab avalanche on north facing wind loaded micro feature.
Shooting cracks and breakable windslab on skin track
Approximate layers that reacted during CT and the Jan 8 rain crust is visible at the bottom
 Public
03/23/2011 - 13:15
Avalanche Observation 		Lincoln Ridge
Yuba Pass Area
Forecaster
12/29/2011 - 10:30
Avalanche Observation 		Andesite Ridge
Donner Summit Area
Forecaster
03/15/2012 - 05:00
Avalanche Observation 		Donner Pass and Donner Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Forecaster
12/17/2012 - 08:00
Avalanche Observation 		Mt. Judah
Donner Summit Area
Professional Observer
02/12/2017 - 11:30
Avalanche Observation 		Main bowl of Rose Knob Peak
East Shore Area 		Public
12/25/2012 - 00:00
Avalanche Observation 		Echo Peak
Echo Summit Area
Forecaster
12/31/2009 - 00:00
Avalanche Observation 		East Side of Mt Judah
Donner Summit Area
Public
02/19/2017 - 13:41
Avalanche Observation 		Just off ridge talking mountain
Echo Summit Area 		Public

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