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
12/24/2016 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Andesite Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Ski kicks on test slopes mainly resulted in loose dry avalanches (sluffs).PST 30/100 END on NCF above 12/15 RC. 8000', NE aspect, 24 degree slope.Loose NCF above the 12/15 RC. Forecaster
12/24/2016 - 11:30
Avalanche Observation 		Andesite Peak
Donner Summit Area
Forecaster
12/24/2016 - 11:15
Avalanche Observation 		Lowest open pitch lookers right of traditional skin track
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area
Public
12/24/2016 - 11:10
Avalanche Observation 		Silver Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
This slide was triggered from this spot on the ridge above the slide. The lower angle slope below me cracked but did not slide.
Overview of the slide, taken from between the trigger point and the crown.
Looking a the skiers left side of the crown from the middle of the avalanche. Note the firm bed surface (the 12/15 rain crust) and the thin darker line in the crown just above the rain crust at the bottom of the new snow - the near crust facets.
Skier's right side of the crown and flank as the slope become lower angle to the skier's right.
Looking down the path at the debris and terrain traps below.
Small skier triggered loose dry sluff and a shooting crack on a N-NE facing slope around 8000 ft.
Forecaster
12/24/2016 - 11:00
Avalanche Observation 		S side Ward Canyon
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area
Guide
Donner Summit Avalanche Semina
12/23/2016 - 13:30
Snowpack Observation 		Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Wind slab failure triggered by a skiers weight on a NE facing test slope at 9360 ft. Cracking on a wind loaded test slope. , Forecaster
12/22/2016 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Ophir Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Forecaster
12/22/2016 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		North Side of Castle Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Forecaster
12/22/2016 - 00:00
Snowpack Observation 		Forestdale
Carson Pass Area 		Professional Observer
12/21/2016 - 12:20
Snowpack Observation 		Castle Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Forecaster
12/21/2016 - 11:34
Snowpack Observation 		Incline Peak
Mount Rose Area 		150cm HS, 40cm new snow, HCTN9@15cm, Basal Facets Mix of sun affected, consolidation, new snow, old snow in trees Public
12/20/2016 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Meiss
Carson Pass Area 		Professional Observer
12/20/2016 - 10:15
Snowpack Observation 		Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Forecaster
12/19/2016 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		1 km W of Castle Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Educator
Donner Summit Avalanche Semina
12/19/2016 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		South aspect just over ridge from Hourglass Bowl
Mount Rose Area 		Public

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