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<br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br /> <br />E. CLIMATE <br />An important consideration in the design, operation and maintenance <br />of the water system is its location and inherent climate. The follow- <br />ing conditions are of record for the Town of Breckenridge. We should <br />expect these conditions to be greater or lower as shown for the area <br />of the Blue River Water District because of the higher elevation <br />involved. <br /> <br />l. Average annual precipitation 19.18 inches <br />2. Average annual snow fall 158.70 inches <br />3. Greatest snow depth on ground 52.00 inches <br />4. Highest temperature 89 Degrees F <br />5. Lowest Temperature -45 Degrees F <br />6. Length of frost free peri od 30 Days (appoximately) <br />7. Degree days 6year) 10,720 <br /> Base 65 <br /> <br />Besides the accumulation of snow fall, and with the protection of the <br />mountains, there are little if any climatological factors that are con- <br />sidered a possible problem to the area. With the cold winters and a <br />lack of snow cover, frost penetration has been observed to 8 or 9 feet <br />at a maximum. With this, all water lines are installed with a minimum <br />of 10 feet of cover. <br /> <br />1-5 <br />