Cool Creek SNOTEL
No snow sat on the pillow at Cool Creek at the start of October 4, 2026. The NRCS median first snow is October 28, and the median peak is 46.4 in around April 27.
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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 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 0.0 inches | |
| Sep 30 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 67.0 inches | |
| Sep 29 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 66.9 inches | |
| Sep 28 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 66.9 inches | |
| Sep 27 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 66.9 inches |
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Records at Cool Creek
| Highest SWE on record | 92.8 inches, May 7, 1997 |
|---|---|
| Deepest snow on record | 198 inches, March 21, 2002 |
| Biggest season peak | 92.8 in, 1996-97 season, on May 7, 1997 |
| Smallest season peak | 30.0 in, 2000-01 season, on May 2, 2001 |
| Last season's peak | 37.4 in, 2025-26 season, on April 28, 2026 |
41 complete water years in the record, daily SWE since August 4, 1984
Station details
| Elevation | 6,320 ft |
|---|---|
| County | Clearwater |
| Position | 46.7636, -115.2953 |
| Record starts | October 1, 1983 |
| Median peak SWE | 46.4 in around April 27 |
| Median first snow | October 28 |
| Median melt-out | June 30 |
| NRCS station ID | 411:ID:SNTL |
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