Bear Lake SNOTEL
Bear Lake 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 | 0.1 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | ||
| Oct 2 | 0.2 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 0.0 inches | |
| Oct 1 | 0.2 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 0.0 inches | |
| Sep 30 | 0.2 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 24.3 inches | |
| Sep 29 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 24.2 inches | |
| Sep 28 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 24.2 inches | |
| Sep 27 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 24.2 inches |
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Records at Bear Lake
| Highest SWE on record | 32.7 inches, April 20, 1986 |
|---|---|
| Deepest snow on record | 88 inches, April 18, 2009 |
| Biggest season peak | 32.7 in, 1985-86 season, on April 20, 1986 |
| Smallest season peak | 9.5 in, 2001-02 season, on March 28, 2002 |
| Last season's peak | 14.0 in, 2025-26 season, on March 18, 2026 |
46 complete water years in the record, daily SWE since October 1, 1980
Station details
| Elevation | 9,490 ft |
|---|---|
| County | Larimer |
| Position | 40.3118, -105.6467 |
| Record starts | October 1, 1979 |
| Median peak SWE | 19.8 in around April 27 |
| Median first snow | October 25 |
| Median melt-out | June 6 |
| NRCS station ID | 322:CO:SNTL |
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- Copeland Lake 8 mi
- Willow Park 10 mi
- Lake Irene 12 mi
- Phantom Valley 12 mi
- Sawtooth 13 mi
- Long Draw Resv 15 mi
- Stillwater Creek 16 mi