Bear Canyon SNOTEL
Bear Canyon recorded 0.3 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 | 0.3 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 0.0 inches | |
| Oct 3 | 0.3 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 | 28.4 inches | |
| Sep 29 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 28.4 inches | |
| Sep 28 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 28.4 inches | |
| Sep 27 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 28.4 inches |
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Records at Bear Canyon
| Highest SWE on record | 28.3 inches, April 16, 1982 |
|---|---|
| Deepest snow on record | 92 inches, February 21, 2017 |
| Biggest season peak | 28.3 in, 1981-82 season, on April 16, 1982 |
| Smallest season peak | 8.6 in, 1993-94 season, on April 12, 1994 |
| Last season's peak | 15.9 in, 2025-26 season, on March 12, 2026 |
46 complete water years in the record, daily SWE since October 1, 1980
Station details
| Elevation | 7,920 ft |
|---|---|
| County | Custer |
| Position | 43.7437, -113.9380 |
| Record starts | October 1, 1979 |
| Median peak SWE | 14.2 in around April 18 |
| Median first snow | October 30 |
| Median melt-out | May 28 |
| NRCS station ID | 320:ID:SNTL |
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