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
04/10/2017 - 11:00

Avalanche Observation
Above winnimucca lake

Carson Pass Area
Public
04/10/2017 - 10:45

Avalanche Observation
Red Lake Peak N NE aspect

Carson Pass Area
Public
04/10/2017 - 10:01

Avalanche Observation
W of Winnemucca Lake

Carson Pass Area
Public
04/09/2017 - 13:30

Avalanche Observation
South of Tamarack Peak

Mount Rose Area
Two small slides on a steep northeastern slope with a 6"crown showing a weak layer under wind loading.
Public
04/09/2017 - 12:00

Avalanche Observation
Ginny Lake

Mount Rose Area
Public
04/09/2017 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation
Roundtop

Carson Pass Area
Professional Observer
04/09/2017 - 11:30

Snowpack Observation
Peak 9269'

West Shore Area
Signs of loose wet instability at 10am on ESE aspect at 7,000'.Skier triggered cracking of very small wind slabs near summit ridge, NE aspect.Roller ball activity below the cliffs to climbers right of the summit of Dick's Peak. Forecaster
04/09/2017 - 08:30

Avalanche Observation
North Side

Independence Lake Area
Public
04/08/2017 - 16:30

Snowpack Observation
Poulsen Peak

Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Hand shear showing no slab characteristicsMinor wind loading Guide

Alpenglow Expeditio
04/08/2017 - 12:30

Snowpack Observation
Jakes Peak

West Shore Area
ECTN23 on a N aspect at 8160 ft.ECTN 26 on an E aspect at 8800 ft. The line shows where the storm snow goes from fist-hard to four-finger-hard. Forecaster
04/08/2017 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation
Trimmer Peak

Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Professional Observer
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
04/08/2017 - 10:15

Snowpack Observation
Hourglass

Mount Rose Area
Program Manager
04/07/2017 - 13:00

Snowpack Observation
Incline Lake Peak

Mount Rose Area
Stubborn wind slab triggered by repeated jumping on this NE facing test slope near the summit of Incline Lake Peak Forecaster
04/07/2017 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation
Andesite Peak

Donner Summit Area
Shooting cracks on wind loaded ridgeline near peak.  8200', E aspect.Wind loading with large built out cornices along upper ridge.ECTN's with no propagation in wind loaded terrain, 8100', E aspect. Forecaster

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