The last forecast for the 2022-2023 season was posted on April 30th. Thanks to everyone who supported the Sierra Avalanche Center this season by submitting observations, assisting with education, volunteering, and/or donating.
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The last forecast for the 2022-2023 season was posted on April 30th. Thanks to everyone who supported the Sierra Avalanche Center this season by submitting observations, assisting with education, volunteering, and/or donating.
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 | Snowpack, Avalanche, Weather Images | Observation made by |
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12/31/2022 - 21:33 Avalanche Observation |
Mount Tallac Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay) |
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Public |
12/31/2022 - 15:45 Avalanche Observation |
Rubicon peak West Shore Area |
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Public |
12/31/2022 - 15:00 Snowpack Observation |
Powderhouse Peak Luther Pass Area (including Job and Freel) |
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Professional Observer |
12/31/2022 - 14:00 Avalanche Observation |
Highway Patrol Chutes Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area |
Public | |
12/31/2022 - 13:31 Snowpack Observation |
Andesite Donner Summit Area |
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Guide Alpenglow Expeditions |
12/31/2022 - 12:00 Avalanche Observation |
Andesite Peak Donner Summit Area |
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Forecaster |
12/31/2022 - 11:00 Snowpack Observation |
Hidden Peak West Shore Area |
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Public |
12/31/2022 - 06:00 Avalanche Observation |
Jakes Peak West Shore Area |
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Forecaster |
12/31/2022 - 06:00 Avalanche Observation |
Herlan Peak East Shore Area |
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Public |
12/30/2022 - 10:11 Snowpack Observation |
N. Carson Pass Carson Pass Area |
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Professional Observer |
12/30/2022 - 06:00 Avalanche Observation |
Mt. Judah Donner Summit Area |
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Forecaster |
12/29/2022 - 12:58 Snowpack Observation |
Donner Peak, NE aspect @ 7,200' Donner Summit Area |
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Guide Blackbird Mountain Guides |
12/29/2022 - 12:00 Snowpack Observation |
Blue Lakes Carson Pass Area |
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Professional Observer |
12/29/2022 - 11:30 Snowpack Observation |
East Ridge of Tamarack Peak Mount Rose Area |
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Forecaster |
12/29/2022 - 11:00 Snowpack Observation |
Tamarack Mount Rose Area |
Public | |
12/29/2022 - 11:00 Avalanche Observation |
Lincoln Ridge Yuba Pass Area |
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Forecaster |
12/28/2022 - 15:15 Snowpack Observation |
Castle Peak S aspect @ 8,200' Donner Summit Area |
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Guide Blackbird Mountain Guides |
12/28/2022 - 14:00 Snowpack Observation |
Rubicon West Shore Area |
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Guide Tahoe Mountain School |
12/28/2022 - 13:00 Snowpack Observation |
Tamarack Peak Mount Rose Area |
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Forecaster |
12/28/2022 - 11:55 Avalanche Observation |
Hidden Peak Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay) |
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Public |
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