Sunshine

Is Sunshine open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in White River National Forest. It doesn't name Sunshine, 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 23, 9:10 pm MDT · Source: USFS · White River National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Sunshine

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° / 4°

2. Feb

   36° / 6°

3. Mar

   43° / 13°

4. Apr

   51° / 21°

5. May

   63° / 28°

6. Jun

   75° / 34°

7. Jul

   81° / 40°

8. Aug

   80° / 39°

9. Sep

   71° / 32°

10. Oct

    61° / 23°

11. Nov

    45° / 13°

12. Dec

    34° / 5°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Meredith, CO, 4.3 mi away at 7,825 ft. The station sits about 1,400 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.