Buckle Up Buttercup

Is Buckle Up Buttercup open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Jemez Ranger District. It doesn't name Buckle Up Buttercup, 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, 9:20 pm MDT · Source: USFS · Jemez Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Buckle Up Buttercup

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, 4.8 mi away at 6,262 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.