Weather

All Seasons

The altitude is 8,500 feet above sea level. Pace yourself in any season, drink lots of water, and use sunscreen.

 

Visitors at the Big Stump

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Summer

Summers are generally of short duration with pleasant warm days and cool nights. Summer thunderstorms with lightning and hail occur almost daily. Typically they begin mid-day and last through the afternoon. The safest places are within buildings or your automobiles. Freezing temperatures can sometimes occur during summer months.

 

Hornbek Homestead on a winter day

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Winter

Sub-zero lows can occur in the winter. Dress in warm layers to keep dry and to prevent hypothermia.