South Colony SNOTEL
South Colony recorded 0.2 in of snow water equivalent at the start of October 4, 2026 and 1 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 | 1 inches | 0.3 inches | |
| Oct 3 | 0.3 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 0.4 inches | |
| Oct 2 | 0.3 inches | 0.0 inches | 1 inches | 0.4 inches | |
| Oct 1 | 0.3 inches | 0.0 inches | 1 inches | 0.0 inches | |
| Sep 30 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 34.1 inches | |
| Sep 29 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 33.9 inches | |
| Sep 28 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 30.8 inches | |
| Sep 27 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 30.8 inches |
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Records at South Colony
| Highest SWE on record | 33.9 inches, May 3, 1995 |
|---|---|
| Deepest snow on record | 92 inches, March 3, 2008 |
| Biggest season peak | 33.9 in, 1994-95 season, on May 3, 1995 |
| Smallest season peak | 8.2 in, 2025-26 season, on March 7, 2026 |
| Last season's peak | 8.2 in, 2025-26 season, on March 7, 2026 |
35 complete water years in the record, daily SWE since October 1, 1991
Station details
| Elevation | 10,790 ft |
|---|---|
| County | Custer |
| Position | 37.9665, -105.5367 |
| Record starts | October 1, 1990 |
| Median peak SWE | 20.9 in around April 23 |
| Median first snow | October 19 |
| Median melt-out | June 5 |
| NRCS station ID | 773:CO:SNTL |
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