Cochetopa Pass SNOTEL
Cochetopa Pass 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 | 0.1 inches | |
| Oct 3 | 0.1 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 0.1 inches | |
| Oct 2 | 0.1 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 0.1 inches | |
| Oct 1 | 0.2 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 0.0 inches | |
| Sep 30 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 14.1 inches | |
| Sep 29 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 14.0 inches | |
| Sep 28 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 13.5 inches | |
| Sep 27 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 13.5 inches |
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Records at Cochetopa Pass
| Highest SWE on record | 8.7 inches, March 25, 2019 |
|---|---|
| Deepest snow on record | 40 inches, March 14, 2019 |
| Biggest season peak | 8.7 in, 2018-19 season, on March 25, 2019 |
| Smallest season peak | 2.6 in, 2017-18 season, on February 24, 2018 |
| Last season's peak | 3.9 in, 2025-26 season, on March 10, 2026 |
22 complete water years in the record, daily SWE since September 10, 2004
Station details
| Elevation | 10,020 ft |
|---|---|
| County | Saguache |
| Position | 38.1627, -106.5988 |
| Record starts | September 1, 2004 |
| Median peak SWE | 4.8 in around March 29 |
| Median first snow | November 3 |
| Median melt-out | April 22 |
| NRCS station ID | 1059:CO:SNTL |
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