Its lowest temperature record was -63 degree Celsius, which was recorded on February third, 1947. Another town which was 180 km northeast of Snag, Fort Selkirk, claimed to have recorded the temperature of -65 degree Celsius, but this claim could not be confirmed. That is why Snag hold the fourth rank.
An interesting story revolving around this town is about the disappearance of the aircraft. On January 26, 1950 a Douglas C-54 Skymaster of the US air force disappeared. A total of 34 service personnel, 2 civilian and crew of 8 people were present on the flight. It disappeared during its flight from Alaska to Montana and no wreckage or remains have ever been located.
