The winters are long and harsh and the summers are short but warm. After freeze-up the plateau is a source of cold, continental arctic air. Daily minimum temperatures between November and March are usually below 0. Total annual precipitation averages 6.58 inches, with 43.4 inches of snowfall. Facilities Treated River water is hauled from a central tap.
Some residents use surface sources.
Honeybuckets and outhouses are used for sewage disposal, and no homes are plumbed. A new landfill site and access road are under construction. Your comments and questions are welcome.