The Sniper's Post

Is The Sniper's Post open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Stanislaus National Forest. It doesn't name The Sniper's Post, 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, 8:40 pm PDT · Source: USFS · Stanislaus National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit The Sniper's Post

Best months: March–June and September–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

   48° / 29°

   9 wet

2. Feb

   51° / 30°

   9 wet

3. Mar

   57° / 33°

   10 wet

4. Apr

   63° / 38°

   8 wet

5. May

   70° / 45°

   6 wet

6. Jun

   80° / 51°

   3 wet

7. Jul

   89° / 57°

   1 wet

8. Aug

   89° / 57°

   1 wet

9. Sep

   83° / 51°

   2 wet

10. Oct

    71° / 41°

    3 wet

11. Nov

    56° / 32°

    6 wet

12. Dec

    46° / 28°

    8 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Yosemite Park Hq, CA, 10.6 mi away at 4,018 ft. The station sits about 1,200 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.