Rio Chiquito

Is Rio Chiquito open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 2 alerts for Carson National Forest.

• Current Prescribed Fire Activity and Plans

  Agency alert covering Carson National Forest · USFS · Carson National Forest

• Current Fire Restrictions and Related Prohibitions

  Agency alert covering Carson National Forest · USFS · Carson National Forest

As of Oct 25, 12:50 pm MDT · Source: USFS · Carson National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Rio Chiquito

Best months: May–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

   38° / 9°

   6 wet · 6 snow

2. Feb

   40° / 12°

   7 wet · 6 snow

3. Mar

   47° / 20°

   7 wet · 6 snow

4. Apr

   54° / 26°

   6 wet · 4 snow

5. May

   64° / 32°

   7 wet · 1 snow

6. Jun

   74° / 38°

   7 wet

7. Jul

   77° / 44°

   11 wet

8. Aug

   75° / 42°

   12 wet

9. Sep

   69° / 36°

   9 wet

10. Oct

    58° / 27°

    6 wet · 1 snow

11. Nov

    46° / 18°

    4 wet · 3 snow

12. Dec

    38° / 11°

    5 wet · 5 snow

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Angel Fire 1s, NM, 8.8 mi away at 8,500 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.