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2.50
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04-09-2024
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2.56
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04-05-2024
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Surface water continues to spill over the dam which is at approximate elevation of 2.4ft.
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2.46
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03-11-2024
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Measurement follows an extended period of rain. The lake is draining over the dam which is at a level of 2.40 ft.
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2.38
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03-03-2024
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Lake surface level is just beginning to spill over the weir.
Water temperature on 24 Feb was 50.5F
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2.17
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02-24-2024
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Temperature data is unavailable.
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1.98
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02-05-2024
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Measurement follows a few days without rain. Freezing temp at night, 40F during the day. The lake surface temperature is 50F.
The snow level at Mt Rainier is now 7,000 ft. At Paradise (5400ft) th snow was obviously melting, filling Alder Lake to capacity.
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1.93
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01-29-2024
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Record-breaking high winter temperatures (61F) have caused local flooding as mountain snow melts into the rivers. The freeze level is 7500ft at Mt Ra
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1.89
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01-28-2024
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Measurement follows several days of periodic rain showers. Lake surface temp = 45F. Weather is unseasonably warm achieving 60F.
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1.73
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01-22-2024
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Measurement follows several days of significant precipitation. Mountains have received increases in snow pack. Surface temperature since the last report is 43F. The ice on the lake has thawed.
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1.56
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01-15-2024
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Measurement taken following 4 days of subfreezing cold, 12-30F. Both lakes surfaces are frozen. Very little precipitation since last measurement.
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1.54
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01-11-2024
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Measurement follows periods of heavy precipitation. Air temperature 37 -40F.
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1.31
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01-02-2024
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Measurement follows several days of no precipitation. Air temperature has been between 30 - 50F.
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1.30
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12-26-2023
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Measurement follows period of moderate rain. Surface Temperature 40F. Night air temperatures below freezing. Daytime highs reach 50F.
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1.27
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12-21-2023
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Measurement follows period of very light rain, heavy fog. Surface temperature 42F. Slight amount green algae scum on surface of water on small lake, along littorals. Air temp 40-51F.
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1.26
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12-19-2023
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Measurement follows periods of light rain. Surface water temp = 42F. Air temp 45F.
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1.21
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12-11-2023
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Measurement follows several days of persistent rain and warmer temperatures causing mountain snow melt. Flood conditions are prevalent in the Th County Area.
125 ducks counted at the LLCC HOA Park in the western basin.
Surface Temperature is 44F.
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1.03
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12-06-2023
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Continued periods of heavy rain. Record warm temperatures (60F) have caused snow melt in addition to rain. Locally there are many flood alerts including Chehalis and Skookumchuck rivers.
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0.70
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12-04-2023
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Measurement follows a period of intense rain and warmer air temperatures (54F). The local area is under flood watch owing to these conditions. 95 geese observed at HOA park on the small lake. No algae observed.
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0.60
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11-27-2023
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Measurement follows a period of very little precipitation. Air temperatures vary from 27-50F.
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0.65
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11-23-2023
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Measurement follows an extended period of light to no precipitation, air temperatures 27-50F.
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0.67
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11-13-2023
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Measurement follows several days of heavy rain, with visiblly new snow at elevation on Mt Rainier.
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0.57
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11-09-2023
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Periods of rain continue. Surface scum is prevalent along all of the littorals around both basins. Air temperature varies from 32F - 55F.
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0.54
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11-05-2023
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Measurement follows a period of intense rain. Grren surface algae persists.
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0.39
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10-30-2023
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Several very cold (28F), clear nights but not much precipitation since last measurement. On this date WA DNR, WA F&W reps accompanied LMD rep to inspect areas where floating islands are likely originating.
53 geese were repeatedly counted daily at the HOA park on the small lake. Green algae visible on the surface along the littorals.
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0.42
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10-23-2023
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Reading taken after a period of overcast skies and cooler weather. The first freeze has not yet occurred. Surface water temp 60F. Green algae scum is not able on the surface. Lab results are still pending from County Ecology.
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0.42
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10-23-2023
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Reading taken after a period of overcast skies and cooler weather. The first freeze has not yet occurred. Surface water temp 60F. Green algae scum is not able on the surface. Lab results are still pending from County Ecology.
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0.43
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10-19-2023
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Measurement follows a period of heavy to light precipitation. Lake surface temperature 60F. Days are unseasonably warm for October. First freeze has not yet occurred in this area. An algae sample was taken due to a one-day algae bloom. Results pending.
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