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
12/23/2012 - 15:00

Avalanche Observation
Near Cliff Lake

Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay)
Forecaster
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
03/06/2013 - 08:00

Avalanche Observation
Andesite Peak

Donner Summit Area
Professional Observer
12/22/2015 - 09:00

Avalanche Observation
Frog Lake Ridge

Carson Pass Area
Professional Observer
04/12/2010 - 13:00

Avalanche Observation
Hidden Peak

West Shore Area
Public
12/30/2012 - 09:15

Avalanche Observation
Mt Reba

Bear Valley Area
Public
02/05/2017 - 08:00

Avalanche Observation
Upper Spencer's Lake

Outside of the Forecast Area
Runout
Crown
Public
01/15/2016 - 12:00

Avalanche Observation
Ralston Peak

Echo Summit Area
Public
01/23/2016 - 13:30

Avalanche Observation
Andesite Ridge

Donner Summit Area
Forecaster
03/04/2017 - 14:10

Avalanche Observation
Wheeler Ridge

Bear Valley Area
Public
03/05/2014 - 13:30

Avalanche Observation
Becker Ridge

Echo Summit Area
Forecaster
04/08/2017 - 12:00

Avalanche Observation
Peak 9,310'

Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay)
Photo take from CHP helo, courtsey of Matt Calcutt.
Photo taken from summit of Peak 9,269, just S of Rubicon Peak.
Forecaster
03/31/2014 - 10:35

Avalanche Observation
Skiers right off the summit

Carson Pass Area
Public
03/15/2016 - 13:00

Avalanche Observation
Donner Peak

Donner Summit Area
Guide

Tahoe Mountain Scho
11/27/2016 - 07:00

Avalanche Observation
Castle Peak and Basin Peak

Donner Summit Area
Forecaster

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