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
12/27/2016 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		Ralston Bowl
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay) 		Soft surface snow remains available for wind transport, especially in sun protected areas.South facing slope showing evidence of previous wet loose activity. Professional Observer
12/27/2016 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		Mt. Rose Meadows South
Mount Rose Area 		Public
12/27/2016 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Squaw Ridge
Carson Pass Area 		Professional Observer
12/27/2016 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Just north of Tinker, Upper Cold Stream
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Public
12/26/2016 - 12:53
Snowpack Observation 		National Geographic Bowl, Granite Chief
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Guide
Alpenglow Expeditio
12/26/2016 - 12:30
Avalanche Observation 		Ralston - North face
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay)
Avalanche on ralston
 Public
12/26/2016 - 12:30
Avalanche Observation 		North side Ralston
Echo Summit Area
Public
12/26/2016 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Blue Lakes
Carson Pass Area 		Professional Observer
12/26/2016 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Andesite Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Forecaster
12/26/2016 - 10:10
Snowpack Observation 		Andesite Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Forecaster
12/25/2016 - 11:30
Snowpack Observation 		Powderhouse Peak
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		No cracking or slab activity observed after jumping on trigger points of small test slopes above treeline.Snow depth near summit of Powderhouse Peak. Professional Observer
12/25/2016 - 11:07
Snowpack Observation 		West ridge of Castle
Donner Summit Area 		shooting crack 1shooting crack 2 Guide
Alpenglow Expeditio
12/24/2016 - 13:45
Avalanche Observation 		E judah
Donner Summit Area
Guide
Alpenglow Expeditio
12/24/2016 - 13:11
Avalanche Observation 		East Face Andesite Peak
Donner Summit Area
Public
12/24/2016 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Blue Lakes
Carson Pass Area 		Professional Observer

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