Independence Mine SNOTEL
Independence Mine recorded 0.6 in of snow water equivalent at the start of October 4, 2026 and 3 in of snow on the ground.
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All values are from the start of the day, midnight Alaska Standard Time
Last 8 days
| Date | SWE | Median | Percent | Depth | Precip since Oct 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 4 | 0.6 inches | 3 inches | 0.1 inches | ||
| Oct 3 | 0.6 inches | 3 inches | 0.2 inches | ||
| Oct 2 | 0.6 inches | 5 inches | 0.2 inches | ||
| Oct 1 | 0.5 inches | 4 inches | 0.0 inches | ||
| Sep 30 | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 57.8 inches | ||
| Sep 29 | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 57.8 inches | ||
| Sep 28 | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 57.8 inches | ||
| Sep 27 | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 57.8 inches |
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Records at Independence Mine
| Highest SWE on record | 33.4 inches, April 25, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deepest snow on record | 111 inches, February 23, 2022 |
| Biggest season peak | 33.4 in, 2021-22 season, on April 25, 2022 |
| Smallest season peak | 21.7 in, 2025-26 season, on May 9, 2026 |
| Last season's peak | 21.7 in, 2025-26 season, on May 9, 2026 |
5 complete water years in the record, daily SWE since October 1, 2021
Station details
| Elevation | 3,450 ft |
|---|---|
| County | Matanuska-Susitna |
| Position | 61.7900, -149.2839 |
| Record starts | October 1, 1997 |
| NRCS station ID | 1091:AK:SNTL |
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