First of the Year

Is First of the Year open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. It doesn't name First of the Year, so check the source for the area it covers.

• Elephant Fire Closure

  Agency closure covering Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest · Order 04-17-26-01-04 · USFS · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

• Stage 1 Fire Restrictions, Spring Mountains National Recreation Area

  Agency alert covering Spring Mountains National Recreation Area · Order 04-17-05-26-02 · USFS · Spring Mountains National Recreation Area

• Area, Road, and Trail Closures (Spring Mountains National Recreation Area)

  Agency alert covering Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest · Order 04-17-25-04 · USFS · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

• Year-Round Fire Restrictions (Spring Mountains National Recreation Area)

  Agency alert covering Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest · Order 04-17-24-01 · USFS · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

• Vehicle Snow Chain Requirements during Inclement Weather (Spring Mountains National Recreation Area)

  Agency alert covering Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest · Order 04-17-23-01 · USFS · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

As of Oct 25, 1:25 pm PDT · Source: USFS · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit First of the Year

Best months: May–October. 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

   44° / 22°

   6 wet

2. Feb

   44° / 22°

   6 wet

3. Mar

   49° / 26°

   6 wet

4. Apr

   55° / 30°

   4 wet

5. May

   63° / 37°

   4 wet

6. Jun

   74° / 46°

   2 wet

7. Jul

   79° / 52°

   5 wet

8. Aug

   78° / 52°

   6 wet

9. Sep

   72° / 44°

   4 wet

10. Oct

    62° / 35°

    3 wet

11. Nov

    51° / 27°

    4 wet

12. Dec

    44° / 21°

    5 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mt Charleston Fire Stn, NV, 3.2 mi away at 7,460 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.