In winter, cool air settles in the valley and ice fog and smoke conditions are common. Extreme temperatures have been measured from -75 to 90. Average annual precipitation is 9 inches, with 27 inches of snow. It consists of a well, utility building, and an underground utilidor with a circulating heat loop providing home heating. The school has its own well water system.
Many residents have individual wells.
Most homes use individual septic systems for sewage disposal. Outlying residents haul water and waste. The design and site pad have been completed. Electricity is provided by a line extension from Tok. The landfill is not permitted, and an upgrade is needed.