The Jaws of Life

Is The Jaws of Life open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Sequoia National Forest. It doesn't name The Jaws of Life, 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, 9:10 pm PDT · Source: USFS · Sequoia National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit The Jaws of Life

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

   46° / 26°

   9 wet

2. Feb

   46° / 25°

   10 wet

3. Mar

   48° / 27°

   10 wet

4. Apr

   52° / 30°

   7 wet

5. May

   60° / 38°

   5 wet

6. Jun

   71° / 46°

   2 wet

7. Jul

   79° / 52°

   1 wet

8. Aug

   79° / 52°

   1 wet

9. Sep

   73° / 47°

   2 wet

10. Oct

    63° / 39°

    4 wet

11. Nov

    53° / 32°

    6 wet

12. Dec

    46° / 25°

    8 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Grant Grove, CA, 5.4 mi away at 6,580 ft. The station sits about 1,000 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.