USDA SNOTEL TelemetryCOID: 874:CO:SNTL
Confidence:Moderate

Wolf Creek Summit, CO: Snow Depth & Forecast

Network: USDA SNOTEL Telemetry •Elevation: 11,000 ft (3,353 m) •Coordinates: 37.479°N, 106.800°W •Region: Colorado Central Rockies

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Condition scores evaluate settled base depth, fresh powder accumulation, temperature preservation, and wind crust hazards based on current telemetry.

Observation Freshness & Provenance

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Settled Base DepthUSDA SNOTEL Sensor
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Recent Snowfall AccumulationNumerical Weather Stream
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7-Day Atmospheric ForecastOpen-Meteo High-Resolution Stream
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Historical Baseline (% of Normal)NRCS / NOAA 1991–2020 Normals
30-Yr BenchmarkBaseline
Settled Base DepthWolf Creek Summit
USDA SNOTEL Sensor
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SWE (Water Eq.)N/A
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Historical Season BaselineNormal Near Zero (Early Season)

Why Conditions Currently Look Limited

Wolf Creek Summit
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7-Day Snow & Weather Forecast

High-resolution numerical weather prediction

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Historical Climate Baselines & Normals

1991–2020 Normals
Current vs Typical for Date
Normal Near ZeroNormal for this date is near zero (early autumn)
Typical Seasonal Peak
105"Typically late Feb – early Apr
Typical Recreation Season
October - MayCore winter snowpack window
Methodology: Baselines represent 30-year median snow water and depth records calculated by USDA NRCS / NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information.

About Wolf Creek Summit Telemetry & Geography

Holding the record for the most annual snowfall in Colorado (averaging 430+ inches), Wolf Creek Summit in the San Juan Mountains provides deep backcountry terrain and early season powder.

Season Normals & Recreation Windows

The typical winter season for this zone runs from October - May. Historically, peak snow depth averages approximately 105 inches, generally reached between late February and early April depending on elevation.

Operating NetworkUSDA NRCS SNOTEL (Automated acoustic & pillow telemetry)
Elevation ZoneHigh Alpine Continental

Official Avalanche Advisory Required (Southern San Juan)

FrostBurst condition ratings score snow depth and meteorological quality, NOT avalanche danger. Before backcountry skiing or mountain riding, you must check the official regional avalanche forecast and carry rescue gear (beacon, shovel, probe).

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Station & Telemetry Metadata

USDA SNOTEL
Operating NetworkUSDA NRCS National Water & Climate Center
Reporting CadenceAutomated telemetry (hourly cadence)
Observation EquipmentAcoustic ultrasonic depth sensor & electronic snow pillow
Official Station ID874:CO:SNTL

Station Geography

Base Depth
48"+
24 - 48"
12 - 24"
< 12"
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Nearby Telemetry Stations

Sorted by Distance
Monarch Pass Summit74.9 mi away • 10,760 ft (240 ft lower)
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Recommended Guide

Understanding Percent of Normal Snowpack and Water Baselines

How 30-year climate medians (1991-2020 normals) are calculated and what they tell you about the health of the winter season.

Read 6-min Guide →