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
01/01/2016 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Basin Peak, various locations
Donner Summit Area 		Riming on ridge top treesScouring in Round Valley Guide
Alpenglow Expeditio
12/31/2015 - 13:00
Avalanche Observation 		Bear Claw
Mount Rose Area
Public
12/31/2015 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Squaw Ridge
Carson Pass Area 		Professional Observer
12/31/2015 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Echo Peak
Echo Summit Area 		Surface hoar on Echo PeakSurface hoar on Echo PeakSolid coverage on Crystal Range Professional Observer
12/30/2015 - 13:15
Snowpack Observation 		Looking west from Waterhouse
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Stellars still intact on the surface on the north face of Waterhouse, no signs of surface hoar starting to form.looking across at "Shower chutes" I could see large broken cornice chunks and debris piles across most of ridge line. Starting lookers right in the sun and continuing all the way across lookers left to the peak and continuing down the other-side. No signs of a triggered avalanche from the weight of the cornice on the slope underneath. Probably occurred in the early morning when the sun was on it. Wind effected ridge. Strong west wind loading east aspect.Over hanging cornices forming at the bottom of the picture along the ridge line. Public
12/30/2015 - 12:30
Snowpack Observation 		Mt. Reba/Round Valley
Bear Valley Area 		Public
12/30/2015 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Andesite Ridge
Donner Summit Area 		Forecaster
12/29/2015 - 14:00
Snowpack Observation 		Top of Negro Canyon
Donner Summit Area 		Shooting crack on obvious wind slab Guide
Alpenglow Expeditio
12/29/2015 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Hidden Peak
West Shore Area 		Forecaster
12/29/2015 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Talking Mountain
Echo Summit Area 		Professional Observer
12/29/2015 - 11:50
Snowpack Observation 		Meiss
Carson Pass Area 		Forecaster
12/29/2015 - 02:30
Snowpack Observation 		Castle Peak South side
Donner Summit Area 		Public
12/28/2015 - 11:00
Snowpack Observation 		Trimmer Peak
Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) 		Forecaster
12/27/2015 - 12:20
Snowpack Observation 		Castle Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Public
12/27/2015 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Ebbetts Pass
Ebbetts Pass Area 		Professional Observer

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