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CLIMATE INFORMATION <br /> Site Modifications <br /> The Table Mountain area clearly differs greatly from Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and Canon <br /> City in climatic characteristics. As has been seen above, each of these three sites exhibit similar <br /> overall patterns, but the actual values vary considerably. The Table Mountain site is probably most <br /> similar to Colorado Springs, but probably also shows some significant deviations. This is evidenced <br /> in the vegetation of Table Mountain when compared to the vegetation at the same elevation near <br /> Colorado Springs. At that elevation in Colorado Springs, the vegetation is generally composed of <br /> sparse forest and mostly grassland. At Table Mountain, grassland is uncommon and forest the rule. <br /> Similar vegetation in Colorado Springs occurs on Table Mountain at an elevation which is as much <br /> as 1000 feet lower than in Colorado Springs. Therefore, precipitation at Table Mountain is <br /> probably higher than it is in Colorado Springs. Whereas Colorado Springs receives about 16 to 17 <br /> inches in an average year, Table Mountain probably receives around 20 inches per year. It is <br /> possible that it could be as high as 22 inches. <br /> Temperatures, however, are probably similar to Colorado Springs. The average during the <br /> growing season might be slightly lower, but not enough to make much difference in the growth <br /> potential and the type of vegetation to inhabit the site. <br /> Long term patterns are probably a blend of both Colorado Springs and Pueblo, but actually <br /> exhibiting its own pattern. It is likely that the extremes on Table Mountain favor the wetter side of <br /> normal rather than the drier side of normal. This would be due to the greater impact of orographic <br /> precipitation, particularly in late summer. June is probably significantly drier than May, but still <br /> adequate due to the higher overall average. July and particularly August normally would be <br /> expected to be very wet with the possibility of torrential downpours due to orographic precipitation <br /> produced on the south side of Pikes Peak produced by a southerly influx of moisture. <br /> On the whole, revegetation potentials at this site should be highly favorable in most years. <br /> Sunshine and warmth is plentiful as is precipitation. However, the possibility of severe <br /> thunderstorms is also high and therefore requires attention to erosion control measures in land <br /> grading. Snowfall in winter is probably abundant, but may still be less than is received in Denver <br /> due to the "snow shadow" effects of Pikes Peak. Spring snows however may be very heavy <br /> because many spring snowstorms are created by a southeasterly flow of moisture. Thus, although <br /> winter kill of plants may occur due to a usually dry winter, March through September should be <br /> very favorable growth periods in most years. These conclusions appear to be supported by the type <br /> of vegetation on the site. <br /> Table Mountain Quarry - Castle Concrete Company Exhibit K Page K-5 <br />