NRCS Mount Blue Sky Snolites
This project will amend the current SNOTEL special use permit to add one data collection site on the summit of Mount Blue Sky with two to three smaller (than the standard SNOTEL) structures for data continuity purposes to both maintain and bolster the hydro-meteorologic data's period of record.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Mount Blue Sky summit
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 4/3/2026 |
| Decision | 9/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Categorical Exclusion
Lead Management Unit:
Clear Creek Ranger District
Project Purpose:
Special use management
Current Status:
Developing Proposal
Project Decision Information
Expected Decision Date: 9/2026 (Estimated)
States:
Colorado
Counties:
Clear Creek
Nicole Malandri
c/o Clear Creek Ranger District
101 Hwy 103
P.O. Box 3307
Idaho Springs, Colorado 80452
303-567-3011
nicole.malandri@usda.gov
Last Updated: 4/3/2026