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The climate is classified as a transitional type, somewhere between a Northern Pacific Coastal and a Continental type climate. Summer temperatures are relatively mild with an average high in the mid-summer months of about 82 degrees. Nights are normally very pleasant as the temperature falls to an average of 46 degrees. Average precipitation during this period is about one inch per month. This combination creates a perfect environment for all types of outdoor summer activities.
In October the weather begins to cool as the autumn colors arrive. This cool, crisp weather period is especially great for hunting and fishing activities. As winter approaches, the area is transformed into a snow sports wonderland with an abundance of mountain snow. This is the time when snowmobiling the 400-plus miles of groomed trails is the order of the day. Ample snow for snowmobiling often remains well into late April, or even May at higher elevations.
In spring temperatures gradually warm into the 50s and 60s by April and May. It's a beautiful time to be on the lake. This is the time to fish for the bigger lake trout in relatively shallow water before the water temperatures rise.
Cavanaugh Bay Resort in the Priest Lake area is, without question, a superb all-season recreational area with both the weather and facilities to bring joy to any outdoor enthusiast.
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