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
12/27/2015 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation
Ebbetts Pass

Ebbetts Pass Area
Professional Observer
12/26/2015 - 14:30

Snowpack Observation
Incline Lake Peak

Mount Rose Area
Forecaster
12/26/2015 - 13:00

Snowpack Observation
Silver Peak

Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Forecaster
12/26/2015 - 12:30

Snowpack Observation
South Ridge- Deep Creek

Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Small, unstable wind loaded slab.Small, unstable wind loaded slab. Public
12/26/2015 - 10:30

Avalanche Observation
Incline Lake Peak

Mount Rose Area
Public
12/26/2015 - 10:00

Avalanche Observation
Ralston Peak

Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay)
Public
12/25/2015 - 12:45

Snowpack Observation
Drifter Bowl

Donner Summit Area
Forecaster
12/25/2015 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation
Powderhouse Peak

Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel)
Professional Observer
12/24/2015 - 14:00

Avalanche Observation
Silver Peak, N Ridge

Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Forecaster
12/24/2015 - 12:30

Snowpack Observation
Hidden Peak

West Shore Area
Forecaster
12/23/2015 - 12:00

Snowpack Observation
Becker Ridge

Echo Summit Area
In lower elevation trees crust was randomly breakable. Settlement cone.Surface conditions were mix of firm icy crusts or thin wind deposited new snow.Main chunk of broken cornice (approximately size of a skinny van).Highest point of cornice break was 120 cms. Crust Professional Observer
12/23/2015 - 11:30

Snowpack Observation
Tamarack Peak

Mount Rose Area
Forecaster
12/23/2015 - 11:00

Snowpack Observation
Red Lake Peak

Carson Pass Area
Professional Observer
12/22/2015 - 11:00

Snowpack Observation
Andesite Ridge

Donner Summit Area
Forecaster
12/22/2015 - 10:00

Snowpack Observation
Frog Lake Ridge

Carson Pass Area
Professional Observer

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