Question of Balance

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Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. It doesn't name Question of Balance, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

• Gold Mountain Wildfire Roads and Trails Closure Order v 4.0

  Agency closure covering Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests · USFS · Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests

• Ophir Pass Road Closure

  Agency closure covering Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests · USFS · Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests

• TERMINATION OF ORDER - FIRE RESTRICTIONS

  Agency alert covering Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests · USFS · Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests

• Dallas Area Closure order

  Agency alert covering Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests · USFS · Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests

• Island Lake Road Closure

  Agency alert covering Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests · USFS · Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests

As of Oct 21, 6:40 pm MDT · Source: USFS · Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Question of Balance

Best months: June–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

   29° / -8°

   8 wet

2. Feb

   33° / -5°

   8 wet

3. Mar

   40° / 4°

   8 wet

4. Apr

   47° / 18°

   8 wet

5. May

   58° / 29°

   8 wet

6. Jun

   69° / 36°

   7 wet

7. Jul

   72° / 42°

   11 wet

8. Aug

   70° / 41°

   12 wet

9. Sep

   64° / 34°

   9 wet

10. Oct

    54° / 25°

    7 wet

11. Nov

    40° / 13°

    8 wet

12. Dec

    28° / -4°

    8 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Taylor Park, CO, 10.8 mi away at 9,179 ft. The station sits about 800 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.