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
12/12/2022 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Rubicon Peak
West Shore Area 		Hard to see old filled in crown line below Crag Peak, North aspect. Settlement cones forming around trees. Forecaster
12/12/2022 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Red Lake Peak
Carson Pass Area 		Public
12/12/2022 - 09:10
Snowpack Observation 		The Bear Scratch
East Shore Area 		Guide
Tahoe Mountain Scho
12/12/2022 - 04:00
Avalanche Observation 		Castle Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Several old crowns on this slope. Zoom in on one of the mid-slope corwns. Forecaster
12/11/2022 - 14:30
Avalanche Observation 		Mt Watson
Sawtooth Ridge to Tahoe City 		Public
12/11/2022 - 13:30
Avalanche Observation 		mount Judah
Donner Summit Area 		Mount Judah - NE Aspect - 7670' Debris Flow From Avalanche Guide
Tahoe Mountain Scho
12/11/2022 - 13:15
Snowpack Observation 		Shirley Canyon
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Public
12/11/2022 - 13:00
Avalanche Observation 		Sunflower Mountain
Outside of the Forecast Area 		Public
12/11/2022 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Silver Peak
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area 		Avalanche on N ridge of Silver Crown on Poulsen Peak Large avalanche off of E Ridge of Silver near rock buttress Large avalanche off of E Ridge of Silver near rock buttress Crown lines along Silver ridge Mid slope rollover avalanche failing on buried surface hoar. ECTX at this location. Avalanche off of 2nd Fin. Avalanche off of 1st fin Buried surface hoar seen on Dec 14, 6-8m. Location of buried surface hoar in meadow at 7260'. Avalanche off of upper 1st Fin. Forecaster
12/11/2022 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Andesite Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Crown from a natural wind slab avalanche in small terrain. Natural storm slab avalanche on small test slope. Intentionally skier triggered storm slab avalanche on small test slope. Forecaster
12/11/2022 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Mount Tallac - Pomo Bowl
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay) 		Public
12/11/2022 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Tamarack Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Hour glass slide that likely occurred on 12/11. No tracks observed entering slide path. Ran into the choke. Couldn’t see beyond. Likely ran the entire length. Picture taken from the road where NVDOT had closed 431 on the Reno side. Maybe 1/4 mile before Tamarack Peak trailhead parking Public
12/11/2022 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Cold Stream Drainage
Donner Summit Area 		Forecaster
12/11/2022 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Schallenberger Ridge
Donner Summit Area 		Guide
Blackbird Mountain Guid
12/11/2022 - 12:00
Avalanche Observation 		Tallac Corkscrew & Cascade Bowl
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay) 		Corkscrew Corkscrew looking up Cascade Bowl Cascade Bowl Public

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