Cumbres Pass Snotel 24-01-27

Cumbres Trestle Snow Report
137" Snowpack Depth
+45" Snowfall (Past 24 hours)
249% of Normal Snowpack • 8% Water Content (SWE)


Cumbres Trestle reports 45" of new snowfall today, raising snowpack levels to 137 inches. The mountain is perched in Colorado at an elevation of 10,040ft, where the air temperature is about 30° right now. Weather today, Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. 0" of snow accumulation expected by tomorrow, with up to 0" over the next 5 days.

Cumbres Trestle, located in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado, boasts a high elevation of above 10,000 feet, contributing to its abundant snowpack. The average annual snowfall in the region is around 300 inches, with an average peak snowpack of 120 inches. Nearby ski resorts, such as Wolf Creek and Taos Ski Valley, benefit greatly from this consistent snowpack. However, climate trends indicate a decrease in snowpack and an increase in temperatures, which could potentially impact downstream rivers and reservoirs. The Rio Grande and San Juan Rivers, as well as the Navajo and Heron Reservoirs, rely on the snowmelt from the San Juan Mountains for their water supply. As such, monitoring the snowpack levels and climate trends is crucial for the hydrology of the region. Cumbres Pass

Looks to me like it is getting close to the time to head up to the pass and get some video.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/27/2024 07:57PM by Roger Hogan.