Snow to Water Equivalent

Convert snow depth to water equivalent (SWE). Calculate water content based on snow type and density.

32.7Kuses
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Water Equivalent
1.00"
Water (mm)
25.4
Ratio Used
12:1
Snow Density
83 kg/m³

Snow Type Reference

Fresh light/fluffy20:1Dry powder snow
Fresh average12:1Typical new snowfall
Fresh wet/heavy5:1Dense wet snow
Settled (few days)8:1Partially compacted
Wind-packed6:1Compressed by wind
Old settled4:1Week+ old snow
Corn/spring snow3:1Granular melting snow

Features

  • 7 snow type presets with typical ratios
  • Custom snow-to-water ratio input
  • Results in inches, cm, and mm
  • Snow density calculation

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