Clackamas Lake SNOTEL
No snow sat on the pillow at Clackamas Lake at the start of October 4, 2026. The NRCS median first snow is November 21, and the median peak is 12.5 in around March 10.
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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 | 0.1 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 | 48.6 inches | |
| Sep 29 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 48.6 inches | |
| Sep 28 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 48.6 inches | |
| Sep 27 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 48.6 inches |
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Records at Clackamas Lake
| Highest SWE on record | 23.8 inches, March 16, 1997 |
|---|---|
| Deepest snow on record | 86 inches, February 1, 2008 |
| Biggest season peak | 23.8 in, 1996-97 season, on March 16, 1997 |
| Smallest season peak | 2.1 in, 2014-15 season, on January 5, 2015 |
| Last season's peak | 4.2 in, 2025-26 season, on February 24, 2026 |
46 complete water years in the record, daily SWE since October 1, 1980
Station details
| Elevation | 3,400 ft |
|---|---|
| County | Clackamas |
| Position | 45.0966, -121.7544 |
| Record starts | October 1, 1979 |
| Median peak SWE | 12.5 in around March 10 |
| Median first snow | November 21 |
| Median melt-out | April 25 |
| NRCS station ID | 398:OR:SNTL |
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