Snowbird Lake
Lake Remote lake in Northwest Territories, Canada
Boreal lake in the Northwest Territories surrounded by taiga and muskeg; visited for fishing, canoe trips and wilderness camping with regional outfitters.
How to Get to Snowbird Lake #
Reachable by floatplane or extended overland travel from the nearest regional community; there are no roads or services directly to the lake-arrange transport with territorial outfitters.
Tips for Visiting Snowbird Lake #
- Use local guides for navigation-the Northwest Territories' lake systems can be labyrinthine.
- If canoeing, expect few campsites and no services; pack fuel and emergency communications.
- Check with territorial authorities for permission if travelling off established routes.
Best Time to Visit Snowbird Lake #
Ideal in the warm months when water is navigable; winter renders access impractical except for experienced winter travelers.
Weather & Climate near Snowbird Lake #
Snowbird Lake's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -32°C to 16°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -23°C and lows of -32°C. Light rainfall.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -20°C and lows of -30°C. The driest month with just 10 mm.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -13°C and lows of -25°C. Light rainfall.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -15°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -6°C. Light rainfall.
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June
June is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with 58 mm of rain.
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August
August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).
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October
October is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).
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November
November is freezing with highs of -11°C and lows of -19°C. Light rainfall.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -20°C and lows of -28°C. Light rainfall.
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