Kraft Creek SNOTEL
No snow sat on the pillow at Kraft Creek at the start of October 4, 2026. The NRCS median first snow is November 7, and the median peak is 13.4 in around March 22.
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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 | 48.2 inches | |
| Sep 29 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 48.2 inches | |
| Sep 28 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 48.2 inches | |
| Sep 27 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 48.2 inches |
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Records at Kraft Creek
| Highest SWE on record | 30.3 inches, April 15, 1997 |
|---|---|
| Deepest snow on record | 72 inches, March 3, 2014 |
| Biggest season peak | 30.3 in, 1996-97 season, on April 15, 1997 |
| Smallest season peak | 5.5 in, 2004-05 season, on January 18, 2005 |
| Last season's peak | 8.9 in, 2025-26 season, on March 17, 2026 |
46 complete water years in the record, daily SWE since September 6, 1980
Station details
| Elevation | 4,770 ft |
|---|---|
| County | Missoula |
| Position | 47.4275, -113.7751 |
| Record starts | October 1, 1979 |
| Median peak SWE | 13.4 in around March 22 |
| Median first snow | November 7 |
| Median melt-out | May 4 |
| NRCS station ID | 562:MT:SNTL |
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