Hand Traverse

Is Hand Traverse open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Stanislaus National Forest. It doesn't name Hand Traverse, 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, 10:15 pm PDT · Source: USFS · Stanislaus National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Hand Traverse

Best months: May–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

   43° / 18°

   9 wet

2. Feb

   43° / 19°

   9 wet

3. Mar

   48° / 24°

   10 wet

4. Apr

   53° / 28°

   8 wet

5. May

   62° / 33°

   7 wet

6. Jun

   72° / 38°

   3 wet

7. Jul

   80° / 43°

   2 wet

8. Aug

   80° / 41°

   2 wet

9. Sep

   73° / 35°

   3 wet

10. Oct

    62° / 29°

    5 wet

11. Nov

    51° / 23°

    7 wet

12. Dec

    43° / 18°

    10 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at South Lake Tahoe Ap, CA, 33.1 mi away at 6,314 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.