Public and private campgrounds are nearby. Summers are generally of short duration with warm days and cool nights. Freezing temperatures can and often do occur during summer months. Temperatures begin to drop significantly in September and snow is not uncommon in early fall. In winter months, one can experience severe temperature drops.
Temperatures begin to moderate in spring, but sub-zero lows can still occur.
In February 1989, a record cold wave kept temperatures below zero for 72 hours. Climate in this area is dry. Snowfall can occur any month of the year but is most common during Late fall and early spring. Total annual snowfall amounts average about 50 inches with a maximum accumulation of approximately 1.5 to 2 feet. It's a Family Affair - Tips on hiking with kids, plus a rundown of walks in Florissant Fossils National Monument in Colorado.