How to Build and Maintain a Snow Stake & Snow Board for Accurate Snow Measurements
Accurate snowfall measurement requires more than stepping outside with a ruler. Snow depth varies dramatically due to wind, drifting, melting, and compaction. That’s why meteorologists and trained observers rely on snow stakes and snow boards — standardized tools designed to capture reliable, repeatable snowfall data. In this comprehensive guide, we explain how to properly build, install, level, mark, and maintain snow stakes and snow boards, along with best practices for recording snowfall and snow depth to professional standards.