Sow's Ear

Is Sow's Ear open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in San Juan National Forest. It doesn't name Sow's Ear, so check the source for the area it covers.

• Multiple roads and trails damaged by flooding on SJNF

  Agency closure covering San Juan National Forest · USFS · San Juan National Forest

• Bear Activity High Across San Juan National Forest

  Agency alert covering San Juan National Forest · USFS · San Juan National Forest

• Cascade Flume Safety Closure

  Agency alert covering Columbine Ranger District · Order 02-13-08-25-07 · USFS · Columbine Ranger District

As of Oct 21, 5:55 pm MDT · Source: USFS · San Juan National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Sow's Ear

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

   34° / -6°

   9 wet

2. Feb

   36° / -3°

   9 wet

3. Mar

   43° / 6°

   10 wet

4. Apr

   48° / 17°

   9 wet

5. May

   58° / 25°

   9 wet

6. Jun

   70° / 31°

   7 wet

7. Jul

   75° / 38°

   13 wet

8. Aug

   72° / 37°

   15 wet

9. Sep

   66° / 30°

   12 wet

10. Oct

    55° / 20°

    9 wet

11. Nov

    43° / 7°

    8 wet

12. Dec

    34° / -5°

    9 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Silverton, CO, 13.1 mi away at 9,285 ft. The station sits about 500 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.