South Face Approach

Is South Face Approach open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. It doesn't name South Face Approach, so check the source for the area it covers.

• Harmful Algal Blooms

  Agency closure covering Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit · USFS · Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

• Desolation Wilderness Food and Refuse Storage (Bear Canister) Restriction

  Agency alert covering Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit · Order 19-25-06 · USFS · Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

• Meyers Landfill Area Closure

  Agency alert covering Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit · Order 19-25-01 · USFS · Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

• Campfire Restrictions

  Agency alert covering Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit · Order 19-24-04 · USFS · Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

• Camping/Overnight Stay Restriction

  Agency alert covering Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit · Order 19-24-05 · USFS · Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

As of Oct 25, 6:50 pm PDT · Source: USFS · Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit South Face Approach

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

   41° / 25°

   8 wet

2. Feb

   41° / 25°

   7 wet

3. Mar

   46° / 28°

   6 wet

4. Apr

   51° / 30°

   4 wet

5. May

   59° / 37°

   4 wet

6. Jun

   69° / 42°

   2 wet

7. Jul

   77° / 50°

   1 wet

8. Aug

   76° / 50°

   1 wet

9. Sep

   71° / 45°

   2 wet

10. Oct

    60° / 38°

    3 wet

11. Nov

    48° / 30°

    5 wet

12. Dec

    40° / 25°

    7 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Glenbrook, NV, 4.3 mi away at 6,350 ft. The station sits about 600 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.