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Exhibit Page 35 <br />that are typical of most parts of Colorado. Winter storms bring heavier snowfalls to the San Juan <br />Mountains to the northeast portion of the county. <br />The atmosphere is dry and generally clear. There is abundant sunshine, with an average of 321 days of <br />sunshine during the year. For gardeners and agriculture, USDA zones range from 3 to 5. The site rates <br />between 4 and 5. <br />The elevation ranges from 6,200 feet in Cortez to approximately 7,000 feet in Mancos and Dolores. The <br />average growing season around Cortez is 125 days, average precipitation is 13.15 inches, and the <br />average annual snowfall is 40.6 inches. Snowfall varies considerably with elevation as shown in the table <br />below. Mesa Verde and Dolores receive on average more than 80 inches of snowfall. <br />5. Additional Quantitative data: <br />Data Item <br />Quantity <br />Units <br />Remarks <br />2- r, 24 -hour storm <br />1.7 <br />inches of precipitation <br />interpolated <br />1 00- r, 24 -hour storm <br />4.5 <br />1 <br />inches of precipitation <br />interpolated <br />Depth of freezing <br />30 -48 <br />inches <br />Annual average lake eva oration <br />55 <br />inches/ ear <br />Schwab et al. <br />