Height | Date | Notes |
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0.82
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11-22-2024
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40.6 degrees F
Heavy Precipitation
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0.76
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11-15-2024
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41.7 degrees F
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0.61
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11-08-2024
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48.9 Degrees F
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0.66
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11-01-2024
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48.2 degrees
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0.54
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10-25-2024
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49.8 degrees
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0.59
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10-22-2024
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50.7 degrees F. Algae restriction commencing 10/18/24. Test results= 262 (one of the highest ever) (acceptable limit= 8)
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0.60
|
10-11-2024
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Surface water temp= 55.9 F
Algae restriction lifted 10/3/24
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0.68
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09-30-2024
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Surface Water temperature= 65F. No precipitation this week since last measurement
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0.78
|
09-19-2024
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Weather continues to cool, particularly at night. (50F), with daytime highs at 70F (max). Surface water temperature is 63F. No precipitation since last measurement. Toxic Algae restrictions lifted 16 September.
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0.82
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09-17-2024
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Measurement follows a period of low to medium precipitation. Cool nights (60F), warmer days (70F).
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0.85
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09-10-2024
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Measurement submitted after a continued, period of no precipitation. The surface water temperature is 71F. Air temperature has varied from 60-80F. The swimming ban remains in effect after successive tests indicate high levels of toxic algae.
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0.95
|
09-02-2024
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Measurement follows a period of hot days (90+F) and cooler (50-60F) nights, with no precipitation. Latest algae test was satisfactory, awaiting results of the second required test before rescission of lake restrictions. BG algae is not visible as surface scum.
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1.05
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08-26-2024
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Measurement follows a period of light rain. Surface water temp = 64F. Air temperatures ranging from 50 - 70F. The lake water appears very clear but the algae restrictions on swimming remain in effect.
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1.07
|
08-22-2024
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Surface water temp = 69F. Measurement follows continuation of cloudy skies, light precipitation and air temps 65-75F.
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1.10
|
08-15-2024
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Surface water temp = 73F. Measurement follows a continued period of no precipitation and air temps 65-75F.
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1.16
|
08-12-2024
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Continued period of no precipitation. The weather is cooler 60-70F.
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1.26
|
08-06-2024
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Measurement follows a period of cooler weather (75-85F) and no precipitation. Surface water temperature 72F.
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1.37
|
07-30-2024
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Measurement follows period of very light precipitation, slightly cooler weather (60-70F).
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1.44
|
07-25-2024
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Measurement follows a period of cooler days (72-76F) and nights (50-65F) but sustained dry weather. Surface water temperature 72F.
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1.51
|
07-22-2024
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Measurement follows an extended period of 80F+ air temperatures and sunny days. Today the air temperature cooled to 57F (night), but no precipitation, and overcast skies. Surface water temperature is 74F.
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1.64
|
07-17-2024
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Surface water temperature 81.5F. Measurement follows continued period of no precipitation and hot sunny days, Air temp today is 82F.
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1.75
|
07-11-2024
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Surface water temp 76F. Follows extended period of no precipitation.
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1.80
|
07-09-2024
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Surface water temp 79F. Measurement follows a prolonged, continued hot spell with air temps 90-100F and no precipitation.
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1.90
|
07-04-2024
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Measurement follows an extended period of increasing temperatures (80's) and zero precipitation.
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1.97
|
06-30-2024
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Surface water temp 79F. Reading follows a period of little precipitation.
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2.10
|
06-20-2024
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Hotter weather since last measurement. High of 84F predicted today. Surface water temperature 74f.
|
2.11
|
06-19-2024
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Measurement follows a period of cool weather (50-60 degrees) overcast with intermittent periods of precipitation.
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2.20
|
06-10-2024
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Measurement follows a period of warm (60-80F) sunny weather. Water surface temp 69F.
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2.28
|
06-04-2024
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Measurement follows a period of intense rain showers and cool weather.
Lake Surface Temperature = 63F
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2.25
|
05-31-2024
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Measurement follows periodic rain showers and cool weather (45-65F).
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2.30
|
05-20-2024
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Surface temperature is 56F, following rather cool days (60) and nights (45). Slight precipitation since last measurement.
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2.43
|
05-13-2024
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Measurement follows a period of no precipitation since last measurement. After 3 days of 80-85F air temperature, the weather has returned to high of 65F. The water temperature is now 63F.
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2.49
|
05-09-2024
|
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2.44
|
04-29-2024
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Surface Temp = 53.2F
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2.45
|
04-19-2024
|
Surface water temperature 49F.
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2.50
|
04-09-2024
|
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2.56
|
04-05-2024
|
Surface water continues to spill over the dam which is at approximate elevation of 2.4ft.
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2.46
|
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
|
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
|
02-24-2024
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Temperature data is unavailable.
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1.98
|
02-05-2024
|
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.
|
1.93
|
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
|
1.89
|
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
|
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.
|
1.56
|
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.
|
1.54
|
01-11-2024
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Measurement follows periods of heavy precipitation. Air temperature 37 -40F.
|
1.31
|
01-02-2024
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Measurement follows several days of no precipitation. Air temperature has been between 30 - 50F.
|
1.30
|
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.
|
1.27
|
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.
|
1.26
|
12-19-2023
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Measurement follows periods of light rain. Surface water temp = 42F. Air temp 45F.
|
1.21
|
12-11-2023
|
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.
|
1.03
|
12-06-2023
|
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.
|
0.70
|
12-04-2023
|
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.
|
0.60
|
11-27-2023
|
Measurement follows a period of very little precipitation. Air temperatures vary from 27-50F.
|
0.65
|
11-23-2023
|
Measurement follows an extended period of light to no precipitation, air temperatures 27-50F.
|
0.67
|
11-13-2023
|
Measurement follows several days of heavy rain, with visiblly new snow at elevation on Mt Rainier.
|
0.57
|
11-09-2023
|
Periods of rain continue. Surface scum is prevalent along all of the littorals around both basins. Air temperature varies from 32F - 55F.
|
0.54
|
11-05-2023
|
Measurement follows a period of intense rain. Grren surface algae persists.
|
0.39
|
10-30-2023
|
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.
|
0.42
|
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.
|
0.42
|
10-23-2023
|
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
|
10-19-2023
|
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.
|
0.38
|
10-10-2023
|
Water level seems to be holding steady as precipitation has increased. Measurement follows a few days of rain. Surface water temp is 64F. Air Temperatures 41-70F.
|
0.37
|
10-08-2023
|
Measurement follows intermittent periods of light rain and sunshine. Temps vary from 41-80F. Green surface scum is present on the lake along the shorelines.
|
0.37
|
10-02-2023
|
Recent rain and cooler air temps have contributed to a more stabilized lake level. More rain expected today. Surface Water Temperature is 62F.
|
0.32
|
09-24-2023
|
Measurement follows extended period of little to no precipitation. Surface water temperature 65F. A cold front is moving into the area with several days of precipitation predicted. Air temps 40F (night)-60F (day).
|
0.36
|
09-21-2023
|
Measurement follows periods of slight precipitation. Outside weather has been more overcast, cooler nights in low 50s. Daytime highs in 70s.
|
0.55
|
09-07-2023
|
Measurement follows short periods of drizzle with little total accumulation.
Air temp 50-75F. Surface water temp = 72F.
|
0.60
|
09-03-2023
|
We are now within one half foot from the lake bottom and therefore the "zero" on the gauge. No action required, however; I will need to interpolate once the gauge measures zero.
Cool nights (50s) and warm days (80+) persist. Surface temp = 77F.
|
0.63
|
08-30-2023
|
Air temperatures have cooled significantly to daily highs in 70s and lows in 50s. Only very slight precipitation since last measurement.
Surface water temp = 72F, Lake level continues to decrease. No visible algae.
|
0.71
|
08-23-2023
|
Surface water temp = 75F, Air temp = 75 daytime, 50-60F nighttime. Measurement follows a brief period of rain, less than 0.25 inch.
|
0.80
|
08-19-2023
|
No precipitation since last measurement. Surface Temp 80F. Air Temp 75F.
|
0.90
|
08-13-2023
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No precipitation since last measurement. Surface water temp 80F. Air temp near 90F. Small globules of BG algae on the surface.
|
1.13
|
07-31-2023
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Surface Temp = 76F. Clear skies, no precipitation, no surface algae visible.
|
1.19
|
07-26-2023
|
Measurement follows one day of very slight precipitation. Surface water temp = 80F.
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1.36
|
07-19-2023
|
Continued period of no precipitation, 80F+ sunny days.
The temperature of the surface of the small lake is 82F. The point of measurement may now be too shallow to get an accurate reading of the deeper parts of the lake.
|
1.42
|
07-15-2023
|
Another clear, sunny, hot day (85+) with no precipitation. Water temperature in small basin is 77F. No visible algae bloom.
|
1.48
|
07-12-2023
|
Period of no precipitation continues. Air temperature has been 75F during the daylight hours. Surface water temperature at the small lake is 76F.
The swimming restriction associated with algae has been lifted, following 2 consecutive test results below the allowable toxic level.
|
1.59
|
07-06-2023
|
Surface water temperature 80F on small lake. Air temperature 81F, sunny. Swimming restrictions due to previous algae detection remain in effect. No precipitation.
|
1.62
|
07-04-2023
|
Measurement follows a continued, unseasonable period of sunshine and no precipitation. 59 geese counted at the LLCC HOA Park on the small lake. Air temperature high 80s. Surface water temp 76F. Water is fairly clear, no surface algae accumulation.
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1.68
|
07-01-2023
|
Water Temperature 77F. Surface algae layer present on the littoral shores of the small lake on 30 June. The water column appears murky.
Algae retest indicated the algae density was now less than the allowable upper limit.
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1.73
|
06-28-2023
|
Measurement follows a continued period of no precipitation. Daytime air temperature is 76-81F.
6//21/23 BG Toxic algae alert in effect, restricting water use for 2 weeks. Water is remarkably clear, 76F. No surface scum is visible.
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1.85
|
06-20-2023
|
Measurement follows a period of cooler than average temperatures and slight precipitation.
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1.90
|
06-16-2023
|
Measurement follows a period of no precipitation. Surface Temperature at small lake is 69F. Water volume remains occluded, but no surface scum is observable. Several geese are observed visiting the nearby park daily. Quantity varies but approximately 15 during one visitation period.
|
1.95
|
06-13-2023
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Period of no rain. Water surface temperature = 66F. No surface algae. Outside temperature 70-80F. Water remains cloudy green.
|
1.96
|
06-10-2023
|
Surface water temperature 66F. Water remains murky.
Measurement follows several days of dry weather, 70-80F air temperatures.
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1.98
|
06-05-2023
|
Surface temperature 72F. No precipitation since last measurement. Approx 25 geese at the park on the small lake including several goslings. The lake is now a few inches below the dam level. YFI are in full bloom.
|
2.04
|
06-03-2023
|
Measurement follows a continued period with no precipitation.
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2.09
|
05-30-2023
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Water surface temp is 74F. Measurement follows a period of cooler temperatures (60-70F) but no precipitation. Water is murky throughout the column, but no surface algae accumulation is present. Approximately 20 geese including goslings are present at the adjacent park.
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2.18
|
05-23-2023
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Surface temperature dropped to 66F. Measurement follows a period of very sparse precipitation and cooler temperatures (70s).
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2.26
|
05-19-2023
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Measurement follows mostly sunny weather with few periods of precipitation. Surface Temperature of the lake now 73F.
|
2.33
|
05-04-2023
|
Measurement follows repeated periods of precipitation.
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2.28
|
02-26-2023
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Measurement follows typical seasonal precipitation with significant snowfall in the mountains.
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2.31
|
01-31-2023
|
Light rain since last measurement. Green algae persist on the surface in the small basin. Temp = 41F
|
2.46
|
01-22-2023
|
Substantial rain since last report.
40 geese at HOA Park
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2.34
|
01-20-2023
|
Measurement follows periods of moderate to heavy rain. Surface temperature 42F. Green algae is visible in the water column. 19 geese counted at adjacent park.
|
2.30
|
01-16-2023
|
Measurement follows periods of moderate to heavy rain.
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2.28
|
01-11-2023
|
Measurement follows a few days of moderate rain.
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2.20
|
01-08-2023
|
Moderate rainfall since last measurement. Water temp 40F. Noticeable algae bloom on the small lake.
|
2.18
|
01-03-2023
|
Surface temperature 41F.
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2.21
|
12-29-2022
|
Typical seasonal moderate to heavy precipitation since last measurement. Some extended periods of freezing temperatures. Lake surface temperature 41F.
|
1.68
|
12-11-2022
|
Moderate precipitation events.
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1.25
|
11-06-2022
|
Heavy rain since last measurement. Lake Temp = 56F. Algae ban off since 24 October.
Approx 40-50 geese at adjacent park each day.
|
1.00
|
11-01-2022
|
Test results are in for toxic algae testing on 10/24. The algae concentration was 0.3ug/L which is considered safe. Light to moderate precipitation since last report. Water Temp is 60F.
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0.97
|
10-24-2022
|
Surface water temperature at the small lake is 62F. First freezing air temperature observed 10/23. Significant accumulation of green algae on the surface of the lake near the HOA park. The toxic algae condition has not been lifted; testing continues. Persistent rain began on 10/20 ending a 131-day continuous period of no precipitation.
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0.92
|
10-20-2022
|
Surface water temperature at small lake is 64F. No precipitation since last measurement. The lake continues to experience a period of toxic algae as determined by WA State. The current reading is
34 ug/L. The threshold of toxicity is 8 ug/L.
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0.95
|
10-16-2022
|
No precipitation since last measurement with daytime temps continuing into high 70F range, nighttime low 40F. This lake measurement corresponds to a surface water temperature reading of 65F at our dock. Also, WA State Public Health measured the toxic algae content on our lake 10/13/22. The result was 37 ug/L. The threshold is 8 ug/L.
|
1.07
|
10-05-2022
|
Surface water temp = 69F.
Thick green algae on surface of the small basin near HOA park.
|
1.11
|
09-28-2022
|
No measurable precipitation since last measurement. 50 geese counted at HOA park on little lake. Green algae have accumulated on the surface in the littorals. I reported this to Thurston County.
Lake temperature 70 degrees.
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1.18
|
09-22-2022
|
Continued period of no precipitation. 10 geese counted at the park at the small basin. Water appears to be relatively clear with no sign of algae on the surface. Temperature of the water is 70 degrees today.
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1.29
|
09-14-2022
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project staff clean the gauge and replaced the sign
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1.29
|
09-14-2022
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Project staff cleaned the gauge and replaced the gauge
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1.30
|
09-12-2022
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Continued dry weather. No precipitation since last measurement.
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1.43
|
09-03-2022
|
No precipitation since previous measurement. Temperatures remain 80-90 degrees, sunny.
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1.50
|
08-31-2022
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No precipitation since last visit.
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1.51
|
08-29-2022
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No precipitation since last measurement. Water temp is 81F.
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1.62
|
08-23-2022
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No measurable precipitation since last measurement. Brown algae observable on lake surface near the littorals.
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1.78
|
08-10-2022
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No precipitation since last measurement. Days have been hot and sunny.
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1.86
|
08-05-2022
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No precipitation since last report. Algae test taken 1 August was negative.
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1.97
|
07-31-2022
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Reading follows a 3-week period of no rain and temperatures in high 90s. On this date BG algae is appearing in globules around the shoreline. County will sample on 8/1.
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2.03
|
07-26-2022
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No significant precipitation since last reading. No lake shutdowns on the lake owing to BG algae.
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2.18
|
07-14-2022
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Mostly sunny since last report. Very little precipitation. Weed growth is rampant. Endothall (Aquatholl) treatment was sprayed 7/13/22 but weeds are already matted on the surface. Very few geese have been spotted following USDA control action. Surface algae has been minimal but micro-algae coats most of the weeds near the littorals.
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2.30
|
06-28-2022
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No precipitation since last report. Warm weather has greatly promoted weed growth in the lake. Surface algae (green) has been observed along the small basin littorals.
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2.32
|
06-26-2022
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No precipitation since last measurement. Water remains very murky. No surface algae seen. Weeds are growing aggressively toward the surface.
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2.34
|
06-23-2022
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No precipitation since last measurement. Water remains murky. On 6/21 a weed survey was conducted around the entire lake. Small pockets of near-shore green surface algae were found. A large gaggle of geese were detected along the Scenic Shores and Wildaire shorelines.
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2.38
|
06-20-2022
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ery little rain since last measurement. Water is murky, no surface algae.
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2.43
|
06-13-2022
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No precipitation since last measurement.
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2.48
|
06-11-2022
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Measurement follows 2 days of heavy rain.
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2.41
|
06-09-2022
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Follows several days of little to no precipitation.
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2.40
|
06-03-2022
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Measurement follows a period of very little precipitation.
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2.42
|
06-01-2022
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Several days of little precipitation since last measurement.
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2.38
|
05-26-2022
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No significant precipitation since last measurement. Snowpack in the mountains remains visibly high.
Lake water remains murky green/brown color.
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2.39
|
05-25-2022
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No significant precipitation since last measurement. Water volume remains murky green/brown. Slight amount of green surface algae near the shoreline.
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2.42
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05-24-2022
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Measurement follows intermittent periods of rain and sunshine. The lake water clarity is murky brown, no surface algae on this day.
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2.45
|
05-13-2022
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Measurement follows several periods of precipitation.
On 5/13 algae was seen on the surface near-shore areas. On a scale of 1-5 (subjective), the algae was a level of 2.
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2.50
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04-21-2022
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Measurement follows a period of substantial rain/sleet/some snow. Baby geese have appeared in significant numbers.
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2.46
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04-03-2022
|
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2.54
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03-13-2022
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Periods of moderate rain since last measurement.
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2.70
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03-04-2022
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Measurement follows periods of significant rain and relatively warm weather. It was reported that the Deschutes River is backing up into the lake and that there are beaver-fallen trees blocking the discharge of the lake.
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2.44
|
02-19-2022
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Short periods of slight rain.
since last measurement.
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2.47
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02-13-2022
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No precipitation since last measurement. Water is 41 degrees. No visible sign of algae.
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2.53
|
02-02-2022
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No significant precipitation since last measurement.
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2.55
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02-01-2022
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Measurement follows a period of virtually no precipitation since last measurement. No visible sign of algae.
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2.56
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01-26-2022
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No rain since last reading. On this date the lake was measured to be 4.25 inches higher than the top of the discharge dam. This places the lake level when at the top of the dam at: 2.56 ft - .35 ft (4.25") = 2.21 ft. The flow of the lake out of the discharge was steady.
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2.59
|
01-25-2022
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Measurement follows period of no precipitation since last measurement.
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2.66
|
01-20-2022
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Measurement follows period of moderate rain since last measurement.
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2.58
|
01-19-2022
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No rain since last measurement. Algae persists in the lake,
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2.74
|
01-17-2022
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No precipitation since last reported measurement.
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2.83
|
01-14-2022
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Slight drizzle only since last measurement.
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2.85
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01-10-2022
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No rain since last measurement. Lake continues draining over the dam.
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2.95
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01-07-2022
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Significant heavy rain since last measurement. The lake water level is 8 inches above the top of the discharge dam on this date. Therefore, the lake measurement that corresponds to the top of the dam is 2.95ft - 0.67ft = 2.28ft. The water outflow is very swift.
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2.90
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01-07-2022
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2.58
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01-04-2022
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Measurement following several days of significant rain, some snow at the lake, and significant snow fall in the surrounding mountains.
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1.98
|
12-16-2021
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Very light rain and freezing nights, Significant snow fall in the mountains. Some small amount of algae globuals on the surface.
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1.96
|
12-13-2021
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Measurement follows several days of heavy rain. Mountain snow level is approximately 1000ft. Algae was absent since last measurement but is returning to the surface as of today's measurement.
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1.76
|
12-06-2021
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Calm surface, good reading. Moderate rain since last measurement. Green algae has been thick on the surface near lake shores for last 2 weeks. FEH
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1.75
|
12-06-2021
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Measurement since last entry follows a period of moderate rain.
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1.66
|
11-30-2021
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Period of intermittent very light rain since last measurement.
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1.63
|
11-27-2021
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On this date a reading was taken by two volunteers at each of the 3 Lawrence Lake measurement sites to compare inter-gauge readings.
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1.58
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11-25-2021
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Significant rain since last measurement.
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0.75
|
10-29-2021
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Measurement follows several days of very heavy rain.
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0.62
|
10-26-2021
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Measurement follows several days of intermittent heavy rain. Precipitation includes snow at Paradise Mt Rainier, el = 5400ft.
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0.56
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10-18-2021
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Measurement follows several days of mostly dry but overcast weather.
On 10/14/2021 there was approximately 1ft of snow accumulated at Paradise on Mt Rainier (Elev = 5400ft).
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0.59
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10-13-2021
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Measurement follows sporadic periods of light rain.
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0.63
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10-10-2021
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Measurement follows intermittent periods of light-moderate rain, mostly cloudy skies. Additional snow has been delivered to the higher Cascades above 4000ft.
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0.67
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10-03-2021
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Measurement follows a period of intermittent moderate rain and clear days. New snow is apparent on Mt Rainier above 4000ft.
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0.66
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09-26-2021
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Measurement follows a period of no precipitation since last measurement.
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0.68
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09-21-2021
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Measurement follows 2 days of no rain.
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0.71
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09-20-2021
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Measurement follows 3 days of intense rain..
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0.64
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09-18-2021
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First measurable rain since 6/10 occurred on 9/17 with substantial rain 9/17-18 and snow predicted for Mt Rainier,
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0.61
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09-16-2021
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No rain since June.
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0.69
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09-12-2021
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0.76
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09-06-2021
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No appreciable rainfall since June. Steady sunshine with temperatures peaking at 80.
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0.86
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08-31-2021
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0.96
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08-25-2021
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No rain in past several weeks.
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1.01
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08-21-2021
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No measurable rainfall in past weeks.
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1.08
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08-18-2021
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Continued period of no rain
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1.23
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08-09-2021
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Continued dry spell. Mountain snow is melting fast.
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1.50
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07-26-2021
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Continued dry spell.
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1.60
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07-21-2021
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No rain since last measurement. Continued 80 degree temperature days.
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1.65
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07-19-2021
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Data prior to meter reset needs to be corrected to align with new data.
A long period of dry weather continues.
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1.80
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07-10-2021
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1.84
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07-08-2021
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No precipitation for several weeks. Hot sunny weather continues.
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2.03
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06-29-2021
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Measurement follows a 2 week period of excessively dry and hot weather including record breaking temps above 110
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2.12
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06-24-2021
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2.16
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06-22-2021
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Measurement follows very hot spell with no new rain.
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2.20
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06-17-2021
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Measurement follows several days of rain.
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2.16
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06-13-2021
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Following several days of rain.
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2.17
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06-07-2021
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This is the first measurement after gauge relocation to a deeper lake location.
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2.15
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06-06-2021
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*** All measurements before this one have been corrected but adding 0.4 feet to account for project staff driving the gauge 0.4 feet deepter into the lake, to be sure low water levels can be measured*** measurement taken after project staff and citizen scientists moved gauge to deeper location
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2.15
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06-06-2021
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project staff cleaned gauge. Measurement taken before moving the gauge to a deeper location. Hard one to remove, but thanks to the help of Barry and Frank, we did it! ***Before measurement correction, this measurement was 1.75***
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2.20
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05-30-2021
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Following a few days of heavy rain showers.
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2.27
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05-14-2021
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2.30
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05-06-2021
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2.31
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05-03-2021
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2.55
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03-18-2021
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Very little precipitation in past week.
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2.57
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03-16-2021
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2.60
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03-11-2021
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2.68
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03-02-2021
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Incessant local rain has stopped for a few days in a row. Snow pack in the mountains remains high.
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2.74
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02-27-2021
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Steady rain in local area, significant snow accumulation in the mountains above 2000ft.
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2.70
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02-25-2021
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Level is likely above the discharge dam height owing to heavy local rain in past 48 hours and snow in the distant mountains.
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2.59
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02-19-2021
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Water level has increased following a snowstorm melt. Local snow was 12 inches, mountain snow likely more.
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2.55
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02-14-2021
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Measurement taken after 12" of local snowfall in preceding days.
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2.50
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02-07-2021
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continued periods of light rain
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2.50
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02-05-2021
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Periods of steady rain for several days. Light rain between.
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2.44
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01-31-2021
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steady rain past 24 hours.
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2.43
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01-29-2021
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Light rain for past week.
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2.45
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01-26-2021
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Light rain since last measurement. Snow in the mountains above 3000ft.
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2.46
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01-23-2021
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No rain in last week.
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2.46
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01-23-2021
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No rain in last week.
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2.51
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01-17-2021
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2.53
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01-15-2021
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2.30
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01-11-2021
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2.08
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01-03-2021
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Following several days of heavy rain. Snow above 3000ft. Good measurement, calm surface.
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1.82
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12-31-2020
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Rain continues almost daily, snow in the mountains. Very windy so the surface was turbulent.
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1.49
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12-17-2020
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Significant rainfall over last week and significant snowfall at Mt Rainier above 4000ft.
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1.40
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11-26-2020
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1.10
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11-06-2020
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Slight surface turbulence owing to wind but a good reading nonetheless. This reading follows several days of heavy rain.
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0.92
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10-31-2020
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Little precipitation in the lowlands or mountains in past week.
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0.95
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10-26-2020
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Calm day good measurement. Snow apparent in the distant mountains.
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1.00
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10-11-2020
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Periods of rain have occurred in the past few weeks, some snow on Mt Rainier.
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0.98
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10-01-2020
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0.89
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09-24-2020
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Steady rain for 2 days. Forecast for additional rain.
Good measurement.
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0.95
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09-09-2020
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1.00
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09-06-2020
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No rain for several days.
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1.23
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08-20-2020
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1.30
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08-17-2020
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1.36
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08-13-2020
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1.66
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07-29-2020
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No rain for 2+ weeks. Calm day, good reading.
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1.78
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07-22-2020
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1.95
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07-14-2020
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2.06
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07-06-2020
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2.08
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07-05-2020
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2.27
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06-23-2020
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Good measurement. Sunny day following rainy week.
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2.29
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06-14-2020
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Measurement follows 2 days of significant rain. Good measurement.
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2.23
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06-11-2020
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Follows a few weeks of on and off drizzly rain. Good reading.
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2.22
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05-30-2020
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Good reading. 3 days of 80+ sunshine weather
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2.26
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05-26-2020
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2.31
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05-19-2020
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Good reading, calm surface. Slight rain over past 5 days.
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2.32
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05-14-2020
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Good measurement, calm surface. Some recent rain in past week.
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2.36
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05-05-2020
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Good reading. Some rain fell in last 3 days.
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2.32
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04-29-2020
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Calm day, not raining, good measurement
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2.34
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04-18-2020
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2.50
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04-01-2020
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Some rain in past week.
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2.40
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03-26-2020
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2.40
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03-16-2020
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Good measurement, calm surface.
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2.38
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03-11-2020
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Good reading.
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2.36
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02-29-2020
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Calm surface, good reading following slight rain the night before.
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2.34
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02-26-2020
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calm surface. Good measurement.
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2.20
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02-13-2020
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2.20
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02-11-2020
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2.04
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02-06-2020
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Good reading. Raining.
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2.04
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02-06-2020
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Good reading. Raining.
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2.01
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02-02-2020
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Calm surface, good reading following several days of heavy rain.
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1.82
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01-29-2020
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Surface rough owing to wind and rain.
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1.37
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01-12-2020
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light surface ripple, good reading.
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0.65
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12-29-2019
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0.65
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12-26-2019
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Calm surface, good reading.
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0.60
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12-23-2019
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Following a few days of significant rainfall, the lake level is now above the zero point on the gauge. I will resume readings.
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-99.99
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12-11-2019
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Lake level remains approximately 0.3 ft below zero. It has begun raining but the snow pack at Mt Rainier is very low (6 inches at Paradise). **Staff note, because of the data correction after June 6, 2021, the zero point referred to is now 0.40 feet.
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-99.99
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10-08-2019
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Bubble "level" is ok. As previously reported the actual lake level is now well below the zero measurement on the gauge. Estimate is -0.2ft. The bottom of the lake is now above the water level (exposed) at the foundation of the gauge.
Today: Surface calm, rain is more frequent now. I will continue to estimate the lake level. FEH **Staff note, because of the data correction after June 6, 2021, the zero point referred to is now 0.40 feet.
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-99.99
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09-06-2019
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The water level is now below the zero point. This is an estimate, but the level of the lake continues to recede. FEH **Staff note, because of the data correction after June 6, 2021, the zero point referred to is now 0.40 feet.
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0.41
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09-02-2019
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Water level is almost at the 0.0 reading.
No significant rain in the past 72 hours. Calm surface, good reading. Pictures sent to record the approaching zero crossing on the gauge. FEH
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0.44
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08-26-2019
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Calm surface, good reading, no rain recently. FEH
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0.49
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08-22-2019
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Calm day following a very slight rainfall yesterday. Good reading, gauge is near zero. FEH
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0.62
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08-16-2019
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The gauge is almost at the level of the lake bottom (0.0 ft) and the lake level continues to decrease monotonically.
Good reading, calm surface. FEH
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1.00
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07-23-2019
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Calm surface, good reading. FEH
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1.05
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07-20-2019
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Surface calm, good reading. FEH
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1.19
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07-06-2019
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Good measurement. Surface calm. FEH
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1.24
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07-01-2019
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Calm surface, sunny day, good measurement. FEH
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1.41
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06-18-2019
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Calm surface, good measurement. FEH
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1.49
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06-14-2019
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very calm. Project staff cleaned the Gage and removed the pressure transducer
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1.69
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06-04-2019
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Good measurement. FEH
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1.74
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05-28-2019
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Very slight surface ripple but measurement is considered good. FEH
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1.82
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05-20-2019
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Calm surface, good reading. FEH
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2.00
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05-01-2019
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Calm surface. Very little rain in the last week. FEH
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2.06
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04-15-2019
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Follows period of light rain events. FEH
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1.88
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03-25-2019
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Calm surface. FEH
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1.91
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03-14-2019
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Calm surface. FEH
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1.85
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02-25-2019
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Very slight surface ripple but good measurement. Lake depth increase likely reflective of recent snow storms locally (8") and substantial snow pack increases at Mt Rainier and surrounding higher altitudes. FEH
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1.83
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02-20-2019
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Surface very calm. FEH
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1.46
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02-10-2019
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Lake is freezing. The surface around the meter is frozen but this measurement today should be accurate. FEH
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1.39
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01-25-2019
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Calm surface. Very little precipitation in last 24 hours. FEH
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1.37
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01-23-2019
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Very calm surface. Measurement followed several days of rain. FEH
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1.22
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01-09-2019
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Surface calm, raining. T.F. FEH
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1.21
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01-06-2019
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Calm surface. Recent rain over last several days. Snow in the nearby mountains. FEH
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1.09
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12-24-2018
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Very calm surface, accurate reading. FEH
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1.06
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12-20-2018
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Surface very turbulent owing to very high winds. FEH
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0.71
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12-08-2018
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Calm surface, good measurement. FEH
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0.71
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12-06-2018
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Surface very calm. Good measurement. No rain in last several days. FEH
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0.73
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11-28-2018
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Significant rain in past week at Lawrence Lake. The lake surface was very calm at the time of measurement. FEH
Other observations: Snow pack at Mt Rainier National Park is still very low, but slowly increasing at higher altitudes (above 5000 ft). Alder Lake Reservoir (Nisqually River glacier melt) is still very low, but this reservoir is regulated by a system of dams (Army Corp of Engineers).
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0.58
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11-21-2018
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Some surface ripple from wind. FEH
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0.58
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11-14-2018
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Significant wind-generated ripple making this measurement suspect. FEH
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0.68
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11-07-2018
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Very calm surface. FEH
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0.60
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10-31-2018
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very calm. FEH
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0.53
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10-22-2018
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very calm.
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0.51
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10-21-2018
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0.68
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09-25-2018
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Calm day, calm surface. FEH sends.
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0.75
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09-20-2018
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First measurement at my location. I'll register as an Observer on the site.
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0.80
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09-12-2018
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