Niwot SNOTEL
Niwot 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 | 0.1 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 0.0 inches | |
| Oct 1 | 0.2 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 0.0 inches | |
| Sep 30 | 0.1 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 25.2 inches | |
| Sep 29 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 25.1 inches | |
| Sep 28 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 25.1 inches | |
| Sep 27 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 25.1 inches |
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Records at Niwot
| Highest SWE on record | 21.1 inches, May 6, 1984 |
|---|---|
| Deepest snow on record | 76 inches, March 15, 2024 |
| Biggest season peak | 21.1 in, 1983-84 season, on May 6, 1984 |
| Smallest season peak | 7.0 in, 2001-02 season, on March 27, 2002 |
| Last season's peak | 8.3 in, 2025-26 season, on March 16, 2026 |
46 complete water years in the record, daily SWE since October 1, 1980
Station details
| Elevation | 9,940 ft |
|---|---|
| County | Boulder |
| Position | 40.0358, -105.5452 |
| Record starts | October 1, 1979 |
| Median peak SWE | 15.0 in around April 19 |
| Median first snow | October 22 |
| Median melt-out | May 31 |
| NRCS station ID | 663:CO:SNTL |
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