in
ft²
Snow Type
🌨️ Powder 4:1 ratio
❄️ Average 10:1 ratio
🌧️ Wet snow 15:1 ratio
🧊 Sleet / ice 30:1 ratio
🏔️ Settled / old 50:1 ratio
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Snow Water Equivalent
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inches of water
Snow density
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Snow:water ratio
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Snow depth vs water equivalent —
Snow
💧 Water
Weather Station
Measure Snow at Your Location
Ambient Weather WS-2902C Osprey
Tracks precipitation, temperature, and humidity in real time. Pair with a manual snow gauge for accurate SWE estimates at your exact location.
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Snow water equivalent is calculated by multiplying snow depth by the snow density ratio for the selected snow type. Density ratios based on NOAA and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) snow survey standards. Actual SWE varies with temperature, age of snowpack, and local conditions. For official SWE data visit the USDA NRCS Snow Survey.