Sheldon SNOTEL
No snow sat on the pillow at Sheldon at the start of October 4, 2026.
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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 | |||
| 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 | 8.2 inches | |
| Sep 29 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 8.2 inches | |
| Sep 28 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 8.2 inches | |
| Sep 27 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 8.2 inches |
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Records at Sheldon
| Highest SWE on record | 9.7 inches, May 22, 1989 |
|---|---|
| Deepest snow on record | 12 inches, January 4, 2017 |
| Biggest season peak | 4.9 in, 1992-93 season, on March 6, 1993 |
| Smallest season peak | 0.1 in, 2013-14 season, on December 21, 2013 |
| Last season's peak | 0.4 in, 2025-26 season, on February 17, 2026 |
37 complete water years in the record, daily SWE since May 22, 1989
Station details
| Elevation | 5,860 ft |
|---|---|
| County | Washoe |
| Position | 41.9044, -119.4446 |
| Record starts | October 1, 1988 |
| NRCS station ID | 750:NV:SNTL |
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