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Kautz Creek at Kautz Helibase
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Station and Location Information:
► Latitude: 46.729543° North (WGS1984)
► Longitude: -121.856375° West (WGS1984)
► UTM Northing: 5176395 meters (NAD 1983 Zone 10N)
► UTM Easting: 587656 meters (NAD 1983 Zone 10N)
► Elevation: 2405 feet (733.044 meters)
► Recording Interval: 15 minutes

Station Notes:
► All in-water equipment at this site is down, including Water Pressure, Water Temperature, Water Conductivity, Turbidity, and Stage. This is due to a battery and charging issue at the remote site. Additionally, the side channel that the site measures is currently dry and a replacement site will need to be identified. The in-water equipment will likely be down until Mid Summer 2023. This message will be removed when the site is back running normally.
► The visibility and present weather sensor is currently disabled so the site does not use too much power during the winter time. The sensor will be re-enabled Spring 2023.
► The rain gage is unheated and will not accurately record in periods of ice or snow fall.
► This site records river stage only (not discharge).
► This station may experience problems during and after storm events due to extreme sediment load. Please use the gage height and discharge data with caution during these periods.

Contact Information:
This station is maintained by: Mount Rainier National Park, Geology and Imminent Threats Group.
Funding for the construction and maintenance of this stream gage was provided by the following organizations:



Nearby Stations:
1. Tahoma Creek at Nisqually-Paradise Road - 2.1 mi to the WNW (291°)
2. Longmire at Longmire, WA - 2.5 mi to the ENE (57°)
3. Nisqually River at Longmire - 2.6 mi to the ENE (59°)
4. Paradise - 6.7 mi to the NE (54°)
5. Camp Muir - 9.4 mi to the NE (39°)
6. Nisqually River at Near National - 10.8 mi to the W (279°)
7. Camp Schurman - 11.4 mi to the NNE (31°)
8. Ashford 3W RAWS at Ashford, WA - 12.1 mi to the W (279°)
9. Ohanapecosh RAWS at Ohanapecosh Ranger Station - 13.5 mi to the E (89°)
10. Puyallup River at Near Electron - 14.7 mi to the NW (325°)
11. White River at White River Bridge - 16.2 mi to the NE (44°)
12. Sunrise Base - 16.2 mi to the NE (38°)
13. Sunrise Summit - 16.3 mi to the NE (36°)
14. Carbon River Rain Gauge at Carbon River Entrance - 18.4 mi to the N (352°)
15. White River Rain Gage at White River Ranger Station - 18.6 mi to the NE (50°)
16. Chinook Pass Base - 18.9 mi to the ENE (58°)
17. Chinook Pass Summit - 19.0 mi to the ENE (57°)
18. Alder Lake Reservoir at Alder, WA - 22.1 mi to the WNW (283°)
19. Carbon River at Near Fairfax - 22.2 mi to the NNW (338°)

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[ Data Table | Weather History ]


Gage Height (Stage)


Most recent instantaneous values:
Stage
1.00 ft
0.00 m
Friday, January 15, 2021 11:45:00 PM PST
7-day Maximum
1.83 ft
0.56 m
Wednesday, January 13, 2021 01:45:00 AM PST
7-day Minimum
0.67 ft
0.20 m
Sunday, January 10, 2021 10:30:00 AM PST

Rainfall

2021-01-10 2021-01-11 2021-01-12 2021-01-13 2021-01-14 2021-01-15 0.00 in 1.00 in 2.00 in 3.00 in 4.00 in 2021-01-09 Total Rain = 0.01 in 2021-01-10 Total Rain = 0.01 in 2021-01-11 Total Rain = 1.23 in 2021-01-12 Total Rain = 3.05 in 2021-01-13 Total Rain = 0.59 in 2021-01-15 Total Rain = 0.28 in 0.012021-01-09 Total Rain = 0.01 in 0.012021-01-10 Total Rain = 0.01 in 1.232021-01-11 Total Rain = 1.23 in 3.052021-01-12 Total Rain = 3.05 in 0.592021-01-13 Total Rain = 0.59 in 0.002021-01-14 Total Rain = 0.00 in 0.282021-01-15 Total Rain = 0.28 in 2021-01-092021-01-09 2021-01-102021-01-10 2021-01-112021-01-11 2021-01-122021-01-12 2021-01-132021-01-13 2021-01-142021-01-14 2021-01-152021-01-15 2021-01-162021-01-16 0.000.00 in 1.001.00 in 2.002.00 in 3.003.00 in 4.004.00 in 5.005.00 in DATEDATE DAILY PRECIP (in)DAILY PRECIPITATION TOTAL, INCHES
7-day Total:
Accumulated Precipitation, in:
5.17
Accumulated Precipitation, cm:
13.13

Stream Turbidity


Most recent instantaneous values:
Turbidity
0.70 ntu
Friday, January 15, 2021 11:45:00 PM PST
7-day Maximum
328.40 ntu
Wednesday, January 13, 2021 01:00:00 AM PST
7-day Minimum
0.50 ntu
Friday, January 15, 2021 09:45:00 AM PST

Temperatures


Most recent instantaneous values:
Enclosure Temperature
-1.800°C
28.760°F
Friday, January 15, 2021 11:45:00 PM PST
7-day Maximum
9.400°C
48.920°F
Wednesday, January 13, 2021 12:30:00 AM PST
7-day Minimum
-2.700°C
27.140°F
Saturday, January 9, 2021 08:00:00 AM PST
Water Temperature
3.551°C
38.392°F
Friday, January 15, 2021 11:45:00 PM PST
7-day Maximum
4.126°C
39.427°F
Friday, January 15, 2021 03:15:00 PM PST
7-day Minimum
2.336°C
36.205°F
Wednesday, January 13, 2021 09:45:00 AM PST
Air Temperature
-0.500°C
31.100°F
Friday, January 15, 2021 11:45:00 PM PST
7-day Maximum
10.400°C
50.720°F
Wednesday, January 13, 2021 12:00:00 AM PST
7-day Minimum
-1.200°C
29.840°F
Saturday, January 9, 2021 07:45:00 AM PST
Dew Point Temperature
-0.500°C
31.100°F
Friday, January 15, 2021 11:45:00 PM PST
7-day Maximum
10.300°C
50.540°F
Wednesday, January 13, 2021 12:00:00 AM PST
7-day Minimum
-1.200°C
29.840°F
Saturday, January 9, 2021 07:45:00 AM PST
Water Temperature (Turbidity Meter)
3.700°C
38.660°F
Friday, January 15, 2021 11:45:00 PM PST
7-day Maximum
4.500°C
40.100°F
Friday, January 15, 2021 03:15:00 PM PST
7-day Minimum
2.000°C
35.600°F
Wednesday, January 13, 2021 11:30:00 AM PST
10-hour Fuel Temperature
-1.700°C
28.940°F
Friday, January 15, 2021 11:45:00 PM PST
7-day Maximum
9.400°C
48.920°F
Wednesday, January 13, 2021 12:15:00 AM PST
7-day Minimum
-3.100°C
26.420°F
Saturday, January 9, 2021 08:00:00 AM PST

Humidity


Most recent instantaneous values:
Relative Humidity
100.0%
Friday, January 15, 2021 11:45:00 PM PST
7-day Maximum
100.000%
Saturday, January 9, 2021 12:00:00 AM PST
7-day Minimum
74.100%
Thursday, January 14, 2021 12:45:00 PM PST

10-Hour Fuel Moisture


Most recent instantaneous values:
Fuel Moisture
27.38 %
Friday, January 15, 2021 11:45:00 PM PST
7-day Maximum
27.44 %
Saturday, January 9, 2021 07:15:00 AM PST
7-day Minimum
26.68 %
Wednesday, January 13, 2021 12:15:00 AM PST

Wind Direction


Most recent instantaneous values:
Wind Direction
NE
54 deg
Friday, January 15, 2021 11:45:00 PM PST
7-day Maximum
NNW
341 deg
Friday, January 15, 2021 08:00:00 AM PST
7-day Minimum
N
0 deg
Saturday, January 9, 2021 12:00:00 AM PST

Wind Speed and Gust


Most recent instantaneous values:
Wind Speed
1.1 mph
0.5 m/s
Friday, January 15, 2021 11:45:00 PM PST
7-day Maximum
16.6 mph
7.4 m/s
Wednesday, January 13, 2021 01:00:00 AM PST
7-day Minimum
0.0 mph
0.0 m/s
Saturday, January 9, 2021 12:00:00 AM PST
Wind Gust Speed
2.2 mph
1.0 m/s
Friday, January 15, 2021 11:45:00 PM PST
7-day Maximum
39.2 mph
17.5 m/s
Wednesday, January 13, 2021 01:00:00 AM PST
7-day Minimum
0.9 mph
0.4 m/s
Wednesday, January 13, 2021 05:30:00 PM PST

Visibility


Most recent instantaneous values:
Visibility
38.62 km
23.99 mi
Friday, January 15, 2021 11:45:00 PM PST
7-day Maximum
77.00 km
47.84 mi
Friday, January 15, 2021 06:15:00 AM PST
7-day Minimum
0.80 km
0.50 mi
Friday, January 15, 2021 09:30:00 AM PST

Stream Conductivity


Most recent instantaneous values:
Conductivity
10.11 μS
Friday, January 15, 2021 11:45:00 PM PST
7-day Maximum
11.23 μS
Wednesday, January 13, 2021 10:00:00 AM PST
7-day Minimum
4.42 μS
Tuesday, January 12, 2021 09:15:00 PM PST

Specific Conductance (SC) is calculated as: SC = Conductivity / (1 + 0.0191 * [h2oTemp_C - 25])

Snow Depth


Most recent instantaneous values:
Snow Depth
-0.15 m
-6.06 in
Friday, January 15, 2021 11:45:00 PM PST
7-day Maximum
0.02 m
0.71 in
Sunday, January 10, 2021 10:30:00 AM PST
7-day Minimum
-0.41 m
-16.30 in
Tuesday, January 12, 2021 06:00:00 AM PST

Pressures


Most recent instantaneous values:
Air Pressure
31.702 ft
13.719 psi
Friday, January 15, 2021 11:45:00 PM PST
7-day Maximum
31.793 ft
13.758 psi
Wednesday, January 13, 2021 11:30:00 PM PST
7-day Minimum
30.82 ft
13.39 psi
Tuesday, January 12, 2021 10:45:00 PM PST
Water Pressure
32.705 ft
14.153 psi
Friday, January 15, 2021 11:45:00 PM PST
7-day Maximum
33.257 ft
14.392 psi
Wednesday, January 13, 2021 11:00:00 AM PST
7-day Minimum
31.87 ft
13.85 psi
Monday, January 11, 2021 10:30:00 PM PST

Station Voltages


Most recent instantaneous values:
Battery
11.4 V
Friday, January 15, 2021 11:45:00 PM PST
7-day Maximum
12.0 V
Sunday, January 10, 2021 12:15:00 PM PST
7-day Minimum
11.4 V
Friday, January 15, 2021 01:45:00 AM PST
Solar Panel
0.0 V
Friday, January 15, 2021 11:45:00 PM PST
7-day Maximum
0.1 V
Saturday, January 9, 2021 02:30:00 PM PST
7-day Minimum
0.0 V
Saturday, January 9, 2021 12:00:00 AM PST
Slave Radio Battery
-- V
Friday, January 15, 2021 11:45:00 PM PST
7-day Maximum
-- V

7-day Minimum
-- V


Hot-Dry-Windy (HDW) Index [EXPERIMENTAL]


Most recent instantaneous values:
Hot-Dry-Windy (HDW) Index
0.00
Friday, January 15, 2021 11:45:00 PM PST
7-day Maximum
0.00
Saturday, January 9, 2021 12:00:00 AM PST
7-day Minimum
0.00
Friday, January 15, 2021 11:45:00 PM PST

Hot-Dry-Windy (HDW) Index is a complex calculation...
Compare to: this, which is forecasted