Glass Arete

Is Glass Arete open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in National Forests in North Carolina. It doesn't name Glass Arete, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

• Rainbow Springs Road closed for reconstruction

  Agency closure covering National Forests in North Carolina · USFS · National Forests in North Carolina

• Closures in anticipation of Hurricane Isaias

  Agency closure covering National Forests in North Carolina · USFS · National Forests in North Carolina

• Siddie Fields Day Use Area closed for improvements

  Agency alert covering National Forests in North Carolina · USFS · National Forests in North Carolina

• Pisgah National Forest Driving Safety Alert

  Agency alert covering National Forests in North Carolina · USFS · National Forests in North Carolina

As of Oct 25, 7:45 pm EDT · Source: USFS · National Forests in North Carolina. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Glass Arete

Best months: March–May and September–November. 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

   49° / 25°

   10 wet · 1 snow

2. Feb

   53° / 27°

   10 wet · 1 snow

3. Mar

   60° / 33°

   12 wet

4. Apr

   69° / 41°

   11 wet

5. May

   75° / 50°

   12 wet

6. Jun

   81° / 58°

   14 wet

7. Jul

   83° / 62°

   15 wet

8. Aug

   82° / 62°

   14 wet

9. Sep

   77° / 55°

   10 wet

10. Oct

    69° / 43°

    9 wet

11. Nov

    59° / 32°

    8 wet

12. Dec

    51° / 28°

    10 wet · 1 snow

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Brevard, NC, 6.2 mi away at 2,175 ft. The station sits about 1,200 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.