Spindrift

Is Spindrift open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Leadville Ranger District. It doesn't name Spindrift, so check the source for the area it covers.

• Willow Fire Area Closure

  Agency closure covering Leadville Ranger District · Order 02-12-01-26-39 · USFS · Leadville Ranger District

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

  Agency alert covering Pike and San Isabel National Forests · USFS · Pike and San Isabel National Forests

• Interlaken Hotel and Annex Area closure

  Agency alert covering Leadville Ranger District · Order 02-12-01-26-19 · USFS · Leadville Ranger District

• Interlaken Hotel Tree Hazards

  Agency alert covering Pike and San Isabel National Forests · USFS · Pike and San Isabel National Forests

• Sharpe Fire Update

  Agency alert covering Pike and San Isabel National Forests · USFS · Pike and San Isabel National Forests

As of Oct 21, 10:10 pm MDT · Source: USFS · Leadville Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Spindrift

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

   34° / 5°

   4 wet

2. Feb

   35° / 5°

   5 wet

3. Mar

   41° / 13°

   6 wet

4. Apr

   46° / 21°

   6 wet

5. May

   58° / 30°

   7 wet

6. Jun

   70° / 37°

   8 wet

7. Jul

   74° / 43°

   11 wet

8. Aug

   71° / 42°

   12 wet

9. Sep

   65° / 35°

   8 wet

10. Oct

    53° / 26°

    5 wet

11. Nov

    42° / 17°

    4 wet

12. Dec

    34° / 8°

    4 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Twin Lakes Rsvr, CO, 5.6 mi away at 9,236 ft. The station sits about 900 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.