Slumgullion SNOTEL
No snow sat on the pillow at Slumgullion at the start of October 4, 2026. The NRCS median first snow is October 14, and the median peak is 15.0 in around April 21.
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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 | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 0.0 inches | |
| Oct 3 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 0.0 inches | |
| Oct 2 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 0.0 inches | |
| Oct 1 | 0.1 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 0.0 inches | |
| Sep 30 | 0.1 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 21.9 inches | |
| Sep 29 | 0.1 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 21.8 inches | |
| Sep 28 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 21.2 inches | |
| Sep 27 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 21.1 inches |
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Records at Slumgullion
| Highest SWE on record | 22.7 inches, May 3, 1997 |
|---|---|
| Deepest snow on record | 88 inches, March 14, 2019 |
| Biggest season peak | 22.7 in, 1996-97 season, on May 3, 1997 |
| Smallest season peak | 6.4 in, 2025-26 season, on March 8, 2026 |
| Last season's peak | 6.4 in, 2025-26 season, on March 8, 2026 |
46 complete water years in the record, daily SWE since August 13, 1980
Station details
| Elevation | 11,560 ft |
|---|---|
| County | Hinsdale |
| Position | 37.9908, -107.2039 |
| Record starts | October 1, 1979 |
| Median peak SWE | 15.0 in around April 21 |
| Median first snow | October 14 |
| Median melt-out | May 27 |
| NRCS station ID | 762:CO:SNTL |
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