Far West

Is Far West open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 3 alerts for Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests.

• Fire Restrictions

  Agency alert covering Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests · USFS · Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests

• Caribou Road Closure Order

  Agency alert covering Boulder Ranger District · Order 02-10-01-26-04 · USFS · Boulder Ranger District

• Raptor Nesting Area Closure - Boulder Ranger District

  Agency alert covering Boulder Ranger District · Order 02-10-01-26-06 · USFS · Boulder Ranger District

As of Oct 21, 6:20 pm MDT · Source: USFS · Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Far West

Best months: September. 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

   33° / 16°

   10 wet

2. Feb

   34° / 15°

   10 wet

3. Mar

   41° / 20°

   11 wet

4. Apr

   46° / 24°

   13 wet

5. May

   55° / 33°

   14 wet

6. Jun

   67° / 41°

   13 wet

7. Jul

   73° / 48°

   14 wet

8. Aug

   71° / 46°

   15 wet

9. Sep

   64° / 39°

   10 wet

10. Oct

    52° / 30°

    8 wet

11. Nov

    41° / 21°

    8 wet

12. Dec

    33° / 15°

    9 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Coal Creek Canyon, CO, 9 mi away at 8,950 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.