Alta Lakes SNOTEL
No snow sat on the pillow at Alta Lakes at the start of October 4, 2026.
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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 | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | |||
| Oct 3 | 0.1 inches | 0 inches | 0.0 inches | ||
| Oct 2 | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 0.0 inches | ||
| Oct 1 | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 0.0 inches | ||
| Sep 30 | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 33.6 inches | ||
| Sep 29 | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 33.6 inches | ||
| Sep 28 | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 32.9 inches | ||
| Sep 27 | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 32.9 inches |
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Records at Alta Lakes
| Highest SWE on record | 12.2 inches, May 5, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deepest snow on record | 53 inches, February 21, 2026 |
| Biggest season peak | 12.2 in, 2025-26 season, on May 5, 2026 |
| Smallest season peak | 12.2 in, 2025-26 season, on May 5, 2026 |
| Last season's peak | 12.2 in, 2025-26 season, on May 5, 2026 |
1 complete water years in the record, daily SWE since September 26, 2025
Station details
| Elevation | 11,290 ft |
|---|---|
| County | San Miguel |
| Position | 37.8893, -107.8448 |
| Record starts | September 25, 2025 |
| NRCS station ID | 1344:CO:SNTL |
Nearby SNOTEL stations
- Mineral Creek 7 mi
- Red Mountain Pass 7 mi
- Lizard Head Pass 8 mi
- Idarado 10 mi
- El Diente Peak 12 mi
- Molas Lake 13 mi
- Spud Mountain 14 mi
- Cascade #2 16 mi