Surprise Lakes SNOTEL
Surprise Lakes recorded 3.5 in of snow water equivalent at the start of October 4, 2026 and 3 in of snow on the ground.
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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 | 3.5 inches | 0.0 inches | 3 inches | 0.1 inches | |
| Oct 3 | 3.4 inches | 0.0 inches | 4 inches | 0.1 inches | |
| Oct 2 | 0 inches | 0.0 inches | |||
| Oct 1 | 0 inches | 0.0 inches | |||
| Sep 30 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 102.6 inches | |
| Sep 29 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 102.6 inches | |
| Sep 28 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 102.6 inches | |
| Sep 27 | 0.0 inches | 0.0 inches | 0 inches | 102.6 inches |
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Records at Surprise Lakes
| Highest SWE on record | 86.0 inches, April 11, 1999 |
|---|---|
| Deepest snow on record | 165 inches, April 2, 2008 |
| Biggest season peak | 86.0 in, 1998-99 season, on April 11, 1999 |
| Smallest season peak | 10.8 in, 2004-05 season, on April 5, 2005 |
| Last season's peak | 25.1 in, 2025-26 season, on March 14, 2026 |
47 complete water years in the record, daily SWE since October 1, 1979
Station details
| Elevation | 4,280 ft |
|---|---|
| County | Skamania |
| Position | 46.0950, -121.7635 |
| Record starts | October 1, 1978 |
| Median peak SWE | 49.0 in around April 10 |
| Median first snow | November 5 |
| Median melt-out | June 14 |
| NRCS station ID | 804:WA:SNTL |
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