Long Knife Peak () is located in the Clark Range, Glacier National Park in the

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. Though much of the mountain slopes extend into the

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, the main summit is in the U.S. Long Knife Peak rises more than a vertical above Upper Kintla Lake. It is also the most northerly peak and land area in the contiguous United States above . Long Knife Peak is on an east west ridgeline identified as the "Boundary Mountains" on the USGS 7.5 minute topo quad and this extended ridge, with peak 8864, also contains the most northerly named (numbered) peak and land area in the contiguous United States above .

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Based on the

Köppen climate classification The Köppen climate classification divides Earth climates into five main climate groups, with each group being divided based on patterns of seasonal precipitation and temperature. The five main groups are ''A'' (tropical), ''B'' (arid), ''C'' (te ...

, Long Knife Peak is located in an alpine

subarctic climate The subarctic climate (also called subpolar climate, or boreal climate) is a continental climate with long, cold (often very cold) winters, and short, warm to cool summers. It is found on large landmasses, often away from the moderating effects of ...

zone characterized by long, usually very cold winters, and short, cool to mild summers. Temperatures can drop below −10 °F with wind chill factors below −30 °F. The summit of Long Knife Peak has a

tundra climate The tundra climate is a polar climate sub-type located in high latitudes and high mountains. It is classified as ET according to the Köppen climate classification. It is a climate which at least one month has an average temperature high enough ...

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''ET'') or an

Alpine climate Alpine climate is the typical climate for elevations above the tree line, where trees fail to grow due to cold. This climate is also referred to as a mountain climate or highland climate. Definition There are multiple definitions of alpine cli ...

References

Mountains of Flathead County, Montana Mountains of Glacier National Park (U.S.) Mountains of Montana Border Ranges (Rocky Mountains) {{FlatheadCountyMT-geo-stub

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