Pierce R.S. SNOTEL
No snow sat on the pillow at Pierce R.S. at the start of October 4, 2026. The NRCS median first snow is November 24, and the median peak is 11.2 in around March 10.
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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 | 0.1 inches | |
| Oct 3 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 0.1 inches | |
| Oct 2 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 0.1 inches | |
| Oct 1 | 0.1 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 0.0 inches | |
| Sep 30 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 49.9 inches | |
| Sep 29 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 49.9 inches | |
| Sep 28 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 49.9 inches | |
| Sep 27 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 49.9 inches |
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Records at Pierce R.S.
| Highest SWE on record | 14.7 inches, March 11, 2011 |
|---|---|
| Deepest snow on record | 49 inches, February 28, 2021 |
| Biggest season peak | 14.7 in, 2010-11 season, on March 11, 2011 |
| Smallest season peak | 4.3 in, 2014-15 season, on February 4, 2015 |
| Last season's peak | 4.6 in, 2025-26 season, on March 14, 2026 |
17 complete water years in the record, daily SWE since September 30, 2009
Station details
| Elevation | 3,080 ft |
|---|---|
| County | Clearwater |
| Position | 46.4960, -115.7957 |
| Record starts | September 29, 2009 |
| Median peak SWE | 11.2 in around March 10 |
| Median first snow | November 24 |
| Median melt-out | April 21 |
| NRCS station ID | 1142:ID:SNTL |
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