Marten Ridge SNOTEL
No snow sat on the pillow at Marten Ridge at the start of October 4, 2026. The NRCS median first snow is November 11, and the median peak is 67.2 in around April 16.
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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 | 0.1 inches | |
| Oct 3 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 0.2 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 | 150.0 inches | |
| Sep 29 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 146.7 inches | |
| Sep 28 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 146.0 inches | |
| Sep 27 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 146.0 inches |
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Records at Marten Ridge
| Highest SWE on record | 90.2 inches, April 9, 2012 |
|---|---|
| Deepest snow on record | 202 inches, March 15, 2012 |
| Biggest season peak | 90.2 in, 2011-12 season, on April 9, 2012 |
| Smallest season peak | 9.2 in, 2014-15 season, on January 22, 2015 |
| Last season's peak | 23.2 in, 2025-26 season, on March 17, 2026 |
20 complete water years in the record, daily SWE since July 12, 2006
Station details
| Elevation | 3,520 ft |
|---|---|
| County | Whatcom |
| Position | 48.7629, -121.6982 |
| Record starts | July 1, 2006 |
| Median peak SWE | 67.2 in around April 16 |
| Median first snow | November 11 |
| Median melt-out | June 26 |
| NRCS station ID | 999:WA:SNTL |
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