Moonraker

Is Moonraker 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, 9:45 pm MDT · Source: USFS · Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Moonraker

Best months: May–June and 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

   37° / 16°

   7 wet

2. Feb

   38° / 16°

   8 wet

3. Mar

   45° / 21°

   9 wet

4. Apr

   52° / 26°

   10 wet

5. May

   61° / 35°

   12 wet

6. Jun

   74° / 43°

   10 wet

7. Jul

   80° / 48°

   13 wet

8. Aug

   78° / 46°

   13 wet

9. Sep

   70° / 39°

   9 wet

10. Oct

    57° / 30°

    7 wet

11. Nov

    44° / 23°

    6 wet

12. Dec

    36° / 16°

    7 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Estes Park 3 Sse, CO, 12.1 mi away at 7,812 ft. The station sits about 1,300 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.