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The climate in modern times can be characterized as highland, with generally cooler <br />temperatures (3erry 1968). Topography is the most complec factor in mountain climate<• • <br />Nith western and southern slopes being generally warmer than eastern and northern <br />slopes (Armstrong 197?). Craig, Colorado, receives 12 inches annual rainfall while <br />Steamboat Springs receives 2#.:i inches (U.S, tVeather Bureau 1964). The study area is <br />Socated between these two areas, with annual rainfall averaging between 12 and 24.5 <br />inches. Average temperatures for this area range from 25° to 92° Fahrenheit. <br /> <br />• <br />10 <br />