Backside Slab

Is Backside Slab open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Stanislaus National Forest. It doesn't name Backside Slab, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

• Stanislaus National Forest extends seasonal MVUM closure for two high elevation roads

  Agency closure covering Stanislaus National Forest · USFS · Stanislaus National Forest

• Extension of Seasonal Road Closures

  Agency closure covering Stanislaus National Forest · USFS · Stanislaus National Forest

• Temporary Fire Restrictions High Hazard Area Stanislaus National Forest

  Agency alert covering Stanislaus National Forest · USFS · Stanislaus National Forest

• Temporary Moderate Hazard Fire Restrictions Stanislaus National Forest

  Agency alert covering Stanislaus National Forest · USFS · Stanislaus National Forest

As of Oct 23, 8:40 pm PDT · Source: USFS · Stanislaus National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Backside Slab

Best months: June–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

1. Jan

   41° / 13°

2. Feb

   38° / 12°

3. Mar

   42° / 15°

4. Apr

   45° / 22°

5. May

   54° / 27°

6. Jun

   65° / 33°

7. Jul

   71° / 38°

8. Aug

   70° / 36°

9. Sep

   65° / 32°

10. Oct

    57° / 26°

11. Nov

    47° / 20°

12. Dec

    40° / 12°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Tuolumne Meadows Rs, CA, 35.8 mi away at 8,694 ft. The station sits about 700 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.