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Big Island Lake Wilderness
Safety Information
Seasons of the year and weather conditions pose a continual physical challenge. Thirty-four inches of precipitation accumulates annually, with 160 inches in the form of snow. An average snow pack of 48 inches provides good conditions for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing from mid-December to mid-March.
Daytime temperatures range from 55 to 90 degrees F. between late spring and early fall.