West Yellowstone SNOTEL
West Yellowstone recorded 0.4 in of snow water equivalent at the start of October 4, 2026 and 0 in of snow on the ground.
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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 | 0.4 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 0.0 inches | |
| Oct 3 | 0.4 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 0.0 inches | |
| Oct 2 | 0.4 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 0.0 inches | |
| Oct 1 | 0.4 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 0.0 inches | |
| Sep 30 | 0.5 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 25.3 inches | |
| Sep 29 | 0.5 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 25.3 inches | |
| Sep 28 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 25.2 inches | |
| Sep 27 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 25.2 inches |
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Records at West Yellowstone
| Highest SWE on record | 22.0 inches, April 8, 1967 |
|---|---|
| Deepest snow on record | 64 inches, April 2, 2023 |
| Biggest season peak | 22.0 in, 1966-67 season, on April 8, 1967 |
| Smallest season peak | 5.2 in, 1976-77 season, on April 1, 1977 |
| Last season's peak | 8.1 in, 2025-26 season, on March 5, 2026 |
60 complete water years in the record, daily SWE since October 1, 1966
Station details
| Elevation | 6,680 ft |
|---|---|
| County | Gallatin |
| Position | 44.6587, -111.0920 |
| Record starts | October 1, 1966 |
| Median peak SWE | 11.6 in around April 3 |
| Median first snow | November 3 |
| Median melt-out | May 3 |
| NRCS station ID | 924:MT:SNTL |
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