Snow Lake
- May, Sep–Oct
- best months
Caution at last check
Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 18 h ago
Is Snow Lake open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Gila National Forest. It doesn't name Snow Lake, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Beaverhead Water Non-Potable
Agency closure covering Gila National Forest · USFS · Gila National Forest
Ben Lilly and Willow Creek Campground Closure
Agency closure covering Reserve Ranger District · Order 03-06-06-26-001 · USFS · Reserve Ranger District
Harmful algae detected in Lake Roberts
Agency alert covering Gila National Forest · USFS · Gila National Forest
Potentially Dangerous Animal Encounters
Agency alert covering Gila National Forest · USFS · Gila National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Gila National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Snow Lake is a fishing lake in the Reserve Ranger District of Gila National Forest in New Mexico, managed by the Forest Service. It sits on Forest Service land, and the Snow Lake Boat Launch lies just 0.2 miles away, making it the natural starting point for time on the water. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show April highs around 75°F and October highs around 76°F, while June and July average in the low 90s. That station sits about 1,500 feet below the lake, so temperatures at the lake run cooler. Several trails start close by. The Snow Canyon Trail #142 is about 0.6 miles away, and Loco Mountain Road is about 0.8 miles off. For a longer outing, the Loco Mountain Trail #143 is about 3 miles away and the Cooper Trail #141 is about 4 miles away.
Local outfitters
- Silver City RV Park46 mi away
- Alpine Village RV Park47 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · May, Sep–Oct
Best time to visit Snow Lake
Best months: May and September–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.
Jan
57° / 17°
Feb
61° / 19°
Mar
67° / 24°
Apr
75° / 28°
May
81° / 35°
Jun
91° / 44°
Jul
92° / 53°
Aug
89° / 52°
Sep
85° / 45°
Oct
76° / 33°
Nov
65° / 24°
Dec
57° / 17°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Reserve Rs, NM, 26 mi away at 5,847 ft. The station sits about 1,500 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.
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