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Fraser
Eden Index
Climate
5.5
•
Recreation
9.3
•
Community
1.0
•
Safeguard
5.7/10
Fraser, Colorado is a mountain town located in Grand County, in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. The town experiences a high altitude, subarctic climate with cool summers and cold winters. The area is known for its abundance of snow, making it a popular destination for winter activities like skiing, snowboarding, and snowmobiling. The area also boasts a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities in the warmer months, including hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and camping. The town is surrounded by streams and rivers, with the Fraser River running through the center of town. Hydrology constituents in the area include dissolved oxygen, pH, and turbidity. With its stunning natural scenery and endless outdoor activities, Fraser offers a wealth of opportunities for adventure seekers and nature lovers alike.
What is the Eden Index?
The Snoflo Eden Index serves as a comprehensive rating system for regions, evaluating their desirability through a holistic assessment of climate health, outdoor recreation opportunities, and natural disaster risk, acknowledging the profound impact of these factors on livability and well-being.
Climate Health Indicator (CHI): 5.5
Fraser receives approximately
515mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 50%
and air temperatures averaging around
2°C.
Fraser has a plant hardyness factor of
4, meaning
plants and agriculture in this region thrive during a short period during spring and early summer. Most
plants will die off during the colder winter months.
By considering the ideal temperature range, reliable water supplies, clean air, and stable seasonal rain or snowpacks, the Climate Health Indicator (CHI) underscores the significance of a healthy climate as the foundation for quality living.
A healthy climate is paramount for ensuring a high quality of life and livability in a region, fostering both physical well-being and environmental harmony. This can be characterized by ideal temperatures, reliable access to water supplies, clean air, and consistent seasonal rain or snowpacks.
Weather Forecast
Streamflow Conditions
Colorado Headwaters
Area Rivers
Colorado Headwaters
Snowpack Depths
Colorado Headwaters
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Colorado Headwaters
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 9.3
The Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI) recognizes the value of outdoor recreational options, such as parks, hiking trails, camping sites, and fishing spots, while acknowledging that climate plays a pivotal role in ensuring the comfort and consistency of these experiences.
Access to outdoor recreational opportunities, encompassing activities such as parks, hiking, camping, and fishing, is crucial for overall well-being, and the climate plays a pivotal role in enabling and enhancing these experiences, ensuring that individuals can engage in nature-based activities comfortably and consistently.
Camping Areas
| Campground | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hall Valley | 9 | 9,842 ft | |||
| Kenosha Pass | 25 | 10,052 ft | |||
| Burning Bear | 13 | 9,643 ft | |||
| Lodgepole - Jefferson | 34 | 9,960 ft | |||
| Michigan Creek | 12 | 10,076 ft | |||
| Whiteside | 5 | 8,909 ft | |||
| Aspen | 12 | 9,956 ft | |||
| Handcart | 10 | 9,818 ft | |||
| Jefferson Creek | 17 | 10,117 ft | |||
| Selkirk | 15 | 10,488 ft |
Catastrophe Safeguard Index (CSI):
The Catastrophe Safeguard Index (CSI) recognizes that natural disaster risk, encompassing floods, fires, hurricanes, and tornadoes, can drastically affect safety and the overall appeal of an area.
The level of natural disaster risk in a region significantly affects safety and the overall livability, with climate change amplifying these risks by potentially increasing the frequency and intensity of events like floods, fires, hurricanes, and tornadoes, thereby posing substantial challenges to community resilience and well-being.
Community Resilience Indicator (CRI): 1.0
The Community Resilience Indicator (CRI) recognizes that education, healthcare, and socioeconomics are crucial to the well-being of a region. The CRI acknowledges the profound impact of these elements on residents' overall quality of life. By evaluating educational resources, healthcare accessibility, and economic inclusivity, the index captures the essential aspects that contribute to a thriving community, fostering resident satisfaction, equity, and social cohesion.