The mean annual precipitation is 10 to 14 inches with peak periods in the spring and early summer. The frost-free season is about 60 to 90 days. These are the Conpeak , Cryluha , Hoodle , and Wellsville series. Conpeak soils have bedrock shallower than 20 inches. Hoodle and Wellsville soils do not have bedrock above 40 inches.
Cryluha soils lack argillic horizons.
These soils are used principally for rangeland. Principal native vegetation consists of needleandthread, Sandberg bluegrass, sheep fescue, and big sagebrush. The soil is inextensive.