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
02/25/2017 - 13:04
Snowpack Observation 		Andesite Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Guide
Tahoe Mountain Scho
02/25/2017 - 12:30
Avalanche Observation 		National Geographic Bowl, Granite Chief
Cabin Creek, Deep Creek, or Pole Creek Area
Small skier triggered slab avalanche
 Guide
Alpenglow Expeditio
02/25/2017 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Jakes Peak
West Shore Area 		Forecaster
02/25/2017 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		The Nipple
Carson Pass Area 		Professional Observer
02/25/2017 - 10:30
Snowpack Observation 		Donner Ridge
Donner Summit Area 		Educator
Donner Summit Avalanche Semina
02/25/2017 - 10:10
Avalanche Observation 		Fireplug
Mount Rose Area
Public
02/24/2017 - 13:30
Snowpack Observation 		Negro Canyon
Donner Summit Area 		Ski cut triggered loose dry sluff on a N aspect at ~7500 ft.Cornice failure caused by ski kicks on a ENE aspect at 7200 ft. Forecaster
02/24/2017 - 13:30
Snowpack Observation 		Blackwood Ridge
Blackwood Canyon or Ward Canyon Area 		Public
02/24/2017 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Ophir Peak
Mount Rose Area 		Current wind effect from SW/W winds.Small new wind slabs were forming on N-NE-E aspects near summit ridge.Small localized cracking from recent wind deposits on N-NE aspects near peak. Forecaster
02/24/2017 - 10:45
Snowpack Observation 		Andesite Peak
Donner Summit Area 		Educator
Donner Summit Avalanche Semina
02/23/2017 - 14:30
Snowpack Observation 		E end Boreal Ridge south of I-80 rest area
Donner Summit Area 		Guide
Donner Summit Avalanche Semina
02/23/2017 - 13:00
Snowpack Observation 		Cinder Cone
Sawtooth Ridge to Tahoe City 		ECTN results at two locations in the pit. The rain crust from the start of the storm is at the bottom and the snow below that was still wet. NW aspect at 7500 ft. Small Loose dry snow sluff on a sheltered NNW aspect at 7300 ft. Forecaster
02/23/2017 - 13:00
Avalanche Observation 		SE chute abover lower angora lake
Echo Summit Area
Public
02/23/2017 - 13:00
Avalanche Observation 		Lower bench below Echo Peak
Echo Summit Area 		Public
02/23/2017 - 12:00
Snowpack Observation 		Tallac
Desolation Wilderness Area (including Emerald Bay) 		Settlement cones and cracking. Large cornices looming over the Corkscrew slide path. Very small natural loose snow slides observed near these cornices.Loose dry avalanche on a steeper slope holding impressive powder. Professional Observer

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