The Impaler

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Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 7 alerts for Angeles National Forest.

• Rincon-Redbox Road (2N24) Closure

  Agency alert covering Angeles National Forest · Order 05-01-26-13 · USFS · Angeles National Forest

• Fire Danger Level Elevated to "Very High"

  Agency alert covering Angeles National Forest · USFS · Angeles National Forest

• San Gabriel Canyon OHV Area Prohibitions

  Agency alert covering Angeles National Forest · Order 05-01-26-09 · USFS · Angeles National Forest

• San Dimas Experimental Forest Closure

  Agency alert covering Angeles National Forest · USFS · Angeles National Forest

• Eaton Fire Area Closure

  Agency alert covering Angeles National Forest · Order 05-01-26-04 · USFS · Angeles National Forest

As of Oct 24, 9:25 am PDT · Source: USFS · Angeles National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit The Impaler

Best months: Year-round. 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

   56° / 38°

   7 wet

2. Feb

   55° / 37°

   8 wet

3. Mar

   59° / 39°

   7 wet

4. Apr

   63° / 42°

   4 wet

5. May

   70° / 48°

   3 wet

6. Jun

   79° / 58°

   1 wet

7. Jul

   84° / 64°

   1 wet

8. Aug

   85° / 64°

   1 wet

9. Sep

   81° / 59°

   1 wet

10. Oct

    72° / 51°

    3 wet

11. Nov

    63° / 43°

    4 wet

12. Dec

    55° / 37°

    7 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mt Wilson Cbs, CA, 8.5 mi away at 5,710 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.