Backside of Choss highball

Is Backside of Choss highball open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Jemez Ranger District. It doesn't name Backside of Choss highball, so check the source for the area it covers.

• NFSR 313 Closed Due to Washout Near NM Highway 12

  Agency closure covering Jemez Ranger District · USFS · Jemez Ranger District

• Gilman Tunnels closed due to rockslide

  Agency alert covering Jemez Ranger District · USFS · Jemez Ranger District

As of Oct 25, 1:35 pm MDT · Source: USFS · Jemez Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Backside of Choss highball

Best months: April–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.

1. Jan

   48° / 19°

   4 wet

2. Feb

   52° / 22°

   4 wet

3. Mar

   60° / 28°

   4 wet

4. Apr

   67° / 33°

   3 wet

5. May

   76° / 41°

   3 wet

6. Jun

   87° / 50°

   4 wet

7. Jul

   89° / 55°

   9 wet

8. Aug

   86° / 54°

   9 wet

9. Sep

   80° / 47°

   6 wet

10. Oct

    70° / 36°

    4 wet

11. Nov

    56° / 26°

    4 wet

12. Dec

    47° / 19°

    4 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Jemez Springs, NM, 5 mi away at 6,262 ft. The station sits about 1,100 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.