Smiley Mountain SNOTEL
No snow sat on the pillow at Smiley Mountain at the start of October 4, 2026. The NRCS median first snow is October 18, and the median peak is 20.2 in around April 25.
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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 | 31.8 inches | |
| Sep 29 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 31.8 inches | |
| Sep 28 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 31.6 inches | |
| Sep 27 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 31.6 inches |
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Records at Smiley Mountain
| Highest SWE on record | 35.9 inches, April 27, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Deepest snow on record | 110 inches, April 17, 2006 |
| Biggest season peak | 35.9 in, 2016-17 season, on April 27, 2017 |
| Smallest season peak | 11.6 in, 2020-21 season, on April 28, 2021 |
| Last season's peak | 21.1 in, 2025-26 season, on April 28, 2026 |
25 complete water years in the record, daily SWE since September 19, 2001
Station details
| Elevation | 9,540 ft |
|---|---|
| County | Custer |
| Position | 43.7272, -113.8340 |
| Record starts | September 19, 2001 |
| Median peak SWE | 20.2 in around April 25 |
| Median first snow | October 18 |
| Median melt-out | June 7 |
| NRCS station ID | 926:ID:SNTL |
Nearby SNOTEL stations
- Bear Canyon 5 mi
- Garfield R.S. 9 mi
- Swede Peak 10 mi
- Fish Ck 13 mi
- Hyndman 16 mi
- Stickney Mill 21 mi
- Lost-Wood Divide 22 mi
- Hilts Creek 27 mi