Starr Ridge SNOTEL
No snow sat on the pillow at Starr Ridge at the start of October 4, 2026. The NRCS median first snow is December 2, and the median peak is 7.0 in around March 7.
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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 | 14.5 inches | |
| Sep 29 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 14.5 inches | |
| Sep 28 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 14.5 inches | |
| Sep 27 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 14.5 inches |
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Records at Starr Ridge
| Highest SWE on record | 13.3 inches, March 20, 2006 |
|---|---|
| Deepest snow on record | 43 inches, February 27, 2019 |
| Biggest season peak | 13.3 in, 2005-06 season, on March 20, 2006 |
| Smallest season peak | 0.6 in, 2025-26 season, on December 22, 2025 |
| Last season's peak | 0.6 in, 2025-26 season, on December 22, 2025 |
46 complete water years in the record, daily SWE since October 1, 1980
Station details
| Elevation | 5,240 ft |
|---|---|
| County | Grant |
| Position | 44.2642, -119.0216 |
| Record starts | October 1, 1979 |
| Median peak SWE | 7.0 in around March 7 |
| Median first snow | December 2 |
| Median melt-out | March 30 |
| NRCS station ID | 789:OR:SNTL |
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