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
12/17/2016 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area 		NE winds scouring N/NE aspects and moving snow along ridge.Settlement cones throughout area. Forecaster
12/17/2016 - 08:50
Snowpack Observation 		Elephant's Back
Carson Pass Area 		Wind scouring and ice on north-ridgeNorth East/ East bowl showed sign of wind loading. Snow was punchy with a 2-3 inch crust on similar aspects. We decided not to ski the bowl. Public
12/16/2016 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area 		PST that failed while isolating the column on the facet layer 160 below the surfaceECTP 25 on a softer snow layer below yesterdays rain crust.Small 4-6 inch wind slab on a NE facing wind loaded test slope. Forecaster
12/16/2016 - 12:30
Snowpack Observation 		Andesite Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Small localized cracking in wind loaded terrain. E aspect 8200'Small cornice kicks did not cause any wind slab failure. 8200', E aspect.ECTN and ECTP in wind loaded E aspect. 8200'.Cracking around skis into non frozen rain crust Forecaster
12/16/2016 - 12:30
Avalanche Observation 		East Face of Judah
Donner Summit Area
Viewed from the top of Donner Peak
 Guide
Alpenglow Expeditio
12/16/2016 - 12:20
Snowpack Observation 		South side of Relay Ridge
Mount Rose Area 		Public
12/16/2016 - 11:30
Snowpack Observation 		Southwest of Red Lake Peak
Carson Pass Area 		Public
12/16/2016 - 10:30
Snowpack Observation 		Frog Lake
Carson Pass Area 		Cracking was observed near ridges, cornices, and steep rollovers. Small cornice drops did not propagate on slope below. Professional Observer
12/16/2016 - 07:00
Avalanche Observation 		Bronco Chutes
Mount Rose Area
Looking up at several crowns that likely happened on 12/16 at the end of the recent storm.
A closer look at some of those crowns.
 Forecaster
12/16/2016 - 00:30
Avalanche Observation 		Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area
Panorama looking down the avalanche.
A crack on the ridge that ran the length of the avalanche.
The debris
Mostly filled in crown and cornices.
Forecaster
12/15/2016 - 12:30
Snowpack Observation 		Relay Peak
Mount Rose Area 		55 gallon size cornice chunks Forecaster
12/14/2016 - 12:40
Snowpack Observation 		Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Wind loading at end of day as winds increased wind effectSkin tracks filling in from transportSmall isolated area where thin wind slab was forming Public
12/14/2016 - 11:30
Snowpack Observation 		Andesite Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Rain runnels existed up to Peak level (8200'). Forecaster
12/13/2016 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Snowpit at 9200'. N-NW aspect. Facets visible above basal ice.2-3mm facets at 9760'Surface rain crust below 9000' Forecaster
12/13/2016 - 10:00
Snowpack Observation 		Elephants Back
Carson Pass Area 		PST 25/100 END above crown of 12/10/16 Elephants Back avalanche. Professional Observer

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