The Northwest Passage

Is Northwest Passage, The open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists an alert for Magdalena Ranger District.

• Magdalena Ranger District Bear Trap Campground Closure Order #03-03-03-26-01

  Agency alert covering Magdalena Ranger District · Order 03-03-03-26-01 · USFS · Magdalena Ranger District

As of Oct 25, 2:20 pm MDT · Source: USFS · Magdalena Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit The Northwest Passage

Best months: April–May and August–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

   53° / 20°

   2 wet · 1 snow

2. Feb

   57° / 23°

   2 wet · 1 snow

3. Mar

   64° / 27°

   2 wet

4. Apr

   71° / 34°

   1 wet

5. May

   79° / 41°

   2 wet

6. Jun

   89° / 50°

   4 wet

7. Jul

   87° / 56°

   9 wet

8. Aug

   84° / 54°

   10 wet

9. Sep

   79° / 47°

   6 wet

10. Oct

    71° / 35°

    3 wet

11. Nov

    60° / 25°

    2 wet

12. Dec

    52° / 19°

    3 wet · 1 snow

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Winston, NM, 16.9 mi away at 6,196 ft. The station sits about 600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.