Lubrecht Flume SNOTEL
No snow sat on the pillow at Lubrecht Flume at the start of October 4, 2026. The NRCS median first snow is November 19, and the median peak is 5.6 in around March 6.
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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 | ||
| 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 | 31.0 inches | |
| Sep 29 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 31.1 inches | |
| Sep 28 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 31.1 inches | |
| Sep 27 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 31.1 inches |
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Records at Lubrecht Flume
| Highest SWE on record | 12.5 inches, March 9, 1972 |
|---|---|
| Deepest snow on record | 40 inches, February 25, 2014 |
| Biggest season peak | 12.5 in, 1971-72 season, on March 9, 1972 |
| Smallest season peak | 1.3 in, 1980-81 season, on February 13, 1981 |
| Last season's peak | 5.9 in, 2025-26 season, on March 17, 2026 |
56 complete water years in the record, daily SWE since October 1, 1970
Station details
| Elevation | 4,690 ft |
|---|---|
| County | Missoula |
| Position | 46.8829, -113.3223 |
| Record starts | October 1, 1970 |
| Median peak SWE | 5.6 in around March 6 |
| Median first snow | November 19 |
| Median melt-out | April 8 |
| NRCS station ID | 604:MT:SNTL |
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