Rubicon #2 SNOTEL
Rubicon #2 recorded 0.2 in of snow water equivalent at the start of October 4, 2026 and 0 in of snow on the ground.
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All values are from the start of the day, midnight Pacific Standard Time
Last 8 days
| Date | SWE | Median | Percent | Depth | Precip since Oct 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 4 | 0.2 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | ||
| Oct 3 | 0.2 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 0.0 inches | |
| Oct 2 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 0.0 inches | |
| Oct 1 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 0.0 inches | |
| Sep 30 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 37.6 inches | |
| Sep 29 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 37.6 inches | |
| Sep 28 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 37.6 inches | |
| Sep 27 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 37.6 inches |
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Records at Rubicon #2
| Highest SWE on record | 64.9 inches, April 25, 1983 |
|---|---|
| Deepest snow on record | 146 inches, March 29, 2023 |
| Biggest season peak | 64.9 in, 1982-83 season, on April 25, 1983 |
| Smallest season peak | 4.4 in, 2014-15 season, on February 10, 2015 |
| Last season's peak | 14.0 in, 2025-26 season, on February 20, 2026 |
46 complete water years in the record, daily SWE since October 1, 1980
Station details
| Elevation | 7,560 ft |
|---|---|
| County | El Dorado |
| Position | 38.9993, -120.1314 |
| Record starts | October 1, 1980 |
| Median peak SWE | 26.5 in around April 5 |
| Median first snow | November 19 |
| Median melt-out | May 23 |
| NRCS station ID | 724:CA:SNTL |
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