Southeast Arete

Is Southeast Arete open right now?

Closure in the area

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

• Tule River Glass Container Prohibition Area

  Agency closure covering Sequoia National Forest · Order 0513-26-02 · USFS · Sequoia National Forest

• Trail of 100 Giants Boardwalk and Area Closure

  Agency closure covering Sequoia National Forest · Order 0513-26-03 · USFS · Sequoia National Forest

• Fire Restrictions - Sequoia National Forest

  Agency alert covering Sequoia National Forest · Order 0513-00-26-07 · USFS · Sequoia National Forest

• PUBLIC NUDITY PROHIBITION - Sequoia National Forest

  Agency alert covering Sequoia National Forest · Order 0513-26-06 · USFS · Sequoia National Forest

• Chico Flat Dispersed Camping Area Prohibition 26-27

  Agency alert covering Sequoia National Forest · Order 0513-26-09 · USFS · Sequoia National Forest

As of Oct 23, 7:15 pm PDT · Source: USFS · Sequoia National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Southeast Arete

Best months: February–June and October–November. 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

   52° / 39°

2. Feb

   56° / 40°

3. Mar

   63° / 43°

4. Apr

   68° / 47°

5. May

   77° / 53°

6. Jun

   85° / 61°

7. Jul

   93° / 69°

8. Aug

   93° / 69°

9. Sep

   88° / 64°

10. Oct

    77° / 54°

11. Nov

    60° / 45°

12. Dec

    51° / 38°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Balch Pwr House, CA, 16.2 mi away at 1,735 ft. The station sits about 1,600 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.