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EXHIBIT K CLIMATE INFORMATION <br /> 1. General Information <br /> The proposed Birdseye Pit is located approximately 4 miles northeast of Leadville Colorado at <br /> an elevation of approximately 10,200 feet. The area is classified as a Continental Subartic <br /> Climate under the Koppen Classification system. This climate type is dominated by the winter <br /> season-a long, bitterly cold period with short, clear days, precipitation mostly in the form of <br /> snow, and low humidity. Summers are mild, with average high temperatures in July of 72.7 'F. <br /> The site is classified as USDA Hardiness Zone 4b with a growing season of approximately May <br /> 15-June 1 to September 15-October 1, a total of 105 - 13 5 days. The Leadville airport, located 8 <br /> miles southwest of the Birdseye Pit, is an official National Weather Service station. Records <br /> indicate that winds at the airport occur during all times of the year with average maximum daily <br /> velocities between 20-30 MPH. Strong winds during the spring months may cause rapid drying <br /> of the soil surface and care will be taken to protect and nurture seeds and new grasses. <br /> Table K-1 <br /> Climate Data of Leadville, Colorado, approximately 5 miles southeast of the proposed <br /> Birdseye Pit (source: https://www.weather-us.com/en/colorado-usa/ladville-climate). <br /> Average Temperature(°F) Average Precipitation(in) <br /> Maximum Minimum Total precip. Total snow <br /> January 31.1 3.1 0.7 18 <br /> February 33.6 4.5 0.8 18.2 <br /> March 38.9 10.7 0.9 21.5 <br /> April 45.9 18.6 1.1 23.8 <br /> May 56.7 26.7 0.7 8.2 <br /> June 67.5 32.9 0.9 4.6 <br /> July 72.2 37.8 1.8 2.1 <br /> August 69.5 37.3 2.0 1.1 <br /> September 62.7 30.9 1.1 2.1 <br /> October 51.7 22.8 0.7 10.1 <br /> November 38.4 12.1 0.8 19.5 <br /> December 31.1 3.8 1 0.8 19.5 <br /> Yearly(avg) (50) (20.1) 12.3 148.7 <br /> Birdseye Pit Grr,,Lrwwki and Ass,wiate..P1 i <br /> June 2019 K-1 <br />