Moon Shadows

Is Moon Shadows open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Stanislaus National Forest. It doesn't name Moon Shadows, 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 24, 9:25 am PDT · Source: USFS · Stanislaus National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Moon Shadows

Best months: May–October. 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

   45° / 30°

   11 wet

2. Feb

   46° / 30°

   11 wet

3. Mar

   49° / 32°

   11 wet

4. Apr

   54° / 35°

   8 wet

5. May

   63° / 42°

   6 wet

6. Jun

   73° / 49°

   2 wet

7. Jul

   81° / 56°

   1 wet

8. Aug

   80° / 55°

   1 wet

9. Sep

   74° / 51°

   2 wet

10. Oct

    64° / 43°

    4 wet

11. Nov

    52° / 34°

    7 wet

12. Dec

    44° / 30°

    11 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Calaveras Big Trees, CA, 20.1 mi away at 4,695 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.