High Ridge SNOTEL
No snow sat on the pillow at High Ridge at the start of October 4, 2026. The NRCS median first snow is November 7, and the median peak is 25.7 in around March 28.
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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 | 44.5 inches | |
| Sep 29 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 44.4 inches | |
| Sep 28 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 44.4 inches | |
| Sep 27 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 44.4 inches |
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Records at High Ridge
| Highest SWE on record | 45.9 inches, April 16, 1982 |
|---|---|
| Deepest snow on record | 113 inches, April 3, 2009 |
| Biggest season peak | 45.9 in, 1981-82 season, on April 16, 1982 |
| Smallest season peak | 7.9 in, 2004-05 season, on April 6, 2005 |
| Last season's peak | 10.3 in, 2025-26 season, on March 13, 2026 |
48 complete water years in the record, daily SWE since October 1, 1978
Station details
| Elevation | 4,900 ft |
|---|---|
| County | Umatilla |
| Position | 45.6968, -118.1066 |
| Record starts | October 1, 1978 |
| Median peak SWE | 25.7 in around March 28 |
| Median first snow | November 7 |
| Median melt-out | May 17 |
| NRCS station ID | 523:OR:SNTL |
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- Moss Springs 36 mi
- Beaver Reservoir 38 mi
- County Line 41 mi
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