Molas Lake SNOTEL
Molas Lake recorded 0.1 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 | 0.1 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 0.0 inches | |
| Oct 3 | 0.1 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 | 32.6 inches | |
| Sep 29 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 32.6 inches | |
| Sep 28 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 31.4 inches | |
| Sep 27 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 31.4 inches |
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Records at Molas Lake
| Highest SWE on record | 37.0 inches, May 14, 1995 |
|---|---|
| Deepest snow on record | 104 inches, March 14, 2019 |
| Biggest season peak | 37.0 in, 1994-95 season, on May 14, 1995 |
| Smallest season peak | 8.0 in, 2025-26 season, on February 24, 2026 |
| Last season's peak | 8.0 in, 2025-26 season, on February 24, 2026 |
40 complete water years in the record, daily SWE since August 7, 1986
Station details
| Elevation | 10,610 ft |
|---|---|
| County | San Juan |
| Position | 37.7493, -107.6893 |
| Record starts | October 1, 1985 |
| Median peak SWE | 22.0 in around April 11 |
| Median first snow | October 30 |
| Median melt-out | May 23 |
| NRCS station ID | 632:CO:SNTL |
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