Vallecito SNOTEL
Vallecito 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 | 0.0 inches | |
| Oct 3 | 0.1 inches | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | ||
| Oct 2 | 0.1 inches | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | ||
| Oct 1 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | ||
| Sep 30 | 0.1 inches | 0.0 inches | 40.2 inches | ||
| Sep 29 | 0.1 inches | 0.0 inches | 40.0 inches | ||
| Sep 28 | 0.1 inches | 0.0 inches | 2 inches | 38.3 inches | |
| Sep 27 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 38.3 inches |
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Records at Vallecito
| Highest SWE on record | 34.4 inches, April 20, 1993 |
|---|---|
| Deepest snow on record | 98 inches, March 22, 2023 |
| Biggest season peak | 34.4 in, 1992-93 season, on April 20, 1993 |
| Smallest season peak | 5.8 in, 2001-02 season, on March 27, 2002 |
| Last season's peak | 8.0 in, 2025-26 season, on February 21, 2026 |
40 complete water years in the record, daily SWE since August 26, 1986
Station details
| Elevation | 10,740 ft |
|---|---|
| County | La Plata |
| Position | 37.4852, -107.5075 |
| Record starts | October 1, 1985 |
| Median peak SWE | 14.8 in around April 5 |
| Median first snow | November 7 |
| Median melt-out | May 17 |
| NRCS station ID | 843:CO:SNTL |
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- Weminuche Creek 10 mi
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- Molas Lake 21 mi
- Spud Mountain 21 mi
- Upper Rio Grande 21 mi
- Middle Creek 27 mi