Climate
Expect cool summer days and crisp nights in the alpine valley of Kachina Village. Average precipitation levels are between 34 and 40 inches, half due to summer rains and the other half from winter snow. July and August are the rainy months. Afternoon thundershowers drench the forest, replenishing the numerous streams and lakes. Snowfall usually begins in early October and ends in late April or early May. The summer average temperature is usually in the mid to upper 60s during the daytime and often in the 40s at night. Winter daytime temperatures range from normally in the 20s and 30s, up into the 50s on calm sunny ski days. Night time lows can be from around 5 degrees down to 20 below.

Wildlife
Due to the expanse of pristine forest in and around the Kachina Village area, a multitude of large game, small animals and birds occupy the area. Mule deer, elk, antelope, black bear, mountain lion and bighorn sheep roam the 1.5 million acres of the Carson National Forest and the 86,193 acres of the Wheeler Peak Wilderness area. In addition, marmots, pikas, golden eagles, Canada jays, chickadees, woodpeckers and numerous species of songbirds call the Carson Forest home.