Blacktail Mtn SNOTEL
No snow sat on the pillow at Blacktail Mtn at the start of October 4, 2026. The NRCS median first snow is November 7, and the median peak is 13.4 in around April 7.
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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 | 0.1 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 26.8 inches | |
| Sep 29 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 26.9 inches | |
| Sep 28 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 26.9 inches | |
| Sep 27 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 26.9 inches |
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Records at Blacktail Mtn
| Highest SWE on record | 25.1 inches, May 2, 2011 |
|---|---|
| Deepest snow on record | 67 inches, April 19, 2011 |
| Biggest season peak | 25.1 in, 2010-11 season, on May 2, 2011 |
| Smallest season peak | 7.2 in, 2023-24 season, on March 31, 2024 |
| Last season's peak | 7.4 in, 2025-26 season, on March 17, 2026 |
16 complete water years in the record, daily SWE since October 1, 2010
Station details
| Elevation | 5,660 ft |
|---|---|
| County | Flathead |
| Position | 47.9832, -114.3544 |
| Record starts | August 25, 2010 |
| Median peak SWE | 13.4 in around April 7 |
| Median first snow | November 7 |
| Median melt-out | May 13 |
| NRCS station ID | 1144:MT:SNTL |
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- Hand Creek 32 mi
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- Kraft Creek 47 mi
- Stryker Basin 50 mi