Plow Position

Is Plow Position open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in White River National Forest. It doesn't name Plow Position, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

• Green Mountain Reservoir and Ruedi boat ramps closed for the season

  Agency closure covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest

• Eagle-Thomasville (400), Burnt Mtn (506), plus NFSR 414 and 416 openings delayed to June 16

  Agency closure covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest

• FSR 314, Crystal River Road, open but be prepared for delays

  Agency alert covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest

• FSR 286, Radical Hill, is closed due to washouts and unsafe conditions

  Agency alert covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest

• White River National Forest lifting fire restrictions on Friday Sept. 25

  Agency alert covering White River National Forest · Order 2026 · USFS · White River National Forest

As of Oct 21, 6:40 pm MDT · Source: USFS · White River National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Plow Position

No month here meets our mild-weather rule. 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

   27° / 3°

   15 wet · 15 snow

2. Feb

   29° / 3°

   15 wet · 15 snow

3. Mar

   35° / 8°

   14 wet · 14 snow

4. Apr

   40° / 15°

   13 wet · 13 snow

5. May

   49° / 25°

   10 wet · 8 snow

6. Jun

   61° / 34°

   8 wet · 2 snow

7. Jul

   67° / 40°

   13 wet

8. Aug

   64° / 39°

   15 wet

9. Sep

   58° / 32°

   11 wet · 2 snow

10. Oct

    47° / 21°

    9 wet · 7 snow

11. Nov

    35° / 11°

    12 wet · 12 snow

12. Dec

    27° / 3°

    15 wet · 15 snow

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Climax, CO, 26.2 mi away at 11,344 ft. The station sits about 1,400 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.