What February is like
February often brings the best skiing of the year, with a deeper snowpack and longer afternoons. By the end of the month you gain more than two minutes of daylight every day. Black-capped chickadees switch to their two-note spring song, and owls are at their most vocal on calm evenings.
In February, Marine on St. Croix averages a high of 28°F and a low of 11°F. Expect about 1.1 in of precipitation (liquid equivalent) and roughly 6 in of snow. About 27 nights dip to freezing. Days last about 10.4 hours, with roughly 7.3 hours of sunshine.
The river in February
Long-term average flow at St. Croix Falls in February is 2,233 cfs — 50% below the yearly average, with the river mostly under ice — stay off unless conditions are confirmed safe.
Best things to do in February
Based on climate normals and when wildlife is most often recorded, February is a good month for: cross-country skiing.
- Ski the savanna loops on a sunny afternoon.
- Listen for owls at dusk near the park’s wooded ravines.
- Read the history of Marine Mills by the fire.
What to pack
- winter coat
- waterproof boots
- gloves and a warm hat
- traction cleats or snowshoes for packed trails
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