Far Northern Winds
Far Northern Winds in Wyoming has 10 routes with 9 difficulty grades.
- 10 routes
- 5.0 – 5.13b
- Alpine
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Alert in the area
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Morrison Jeep Trail
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Best time to visit Far Northern Winds
Best months: June–August. 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
26° / -6°
9 wet
Feb
29° / -4°
9 wet
Mar
36° / 5°
10 wet
Apr
43° / 16°
10 wet
May
54° / 26°
11 wet
Jun
64° / 32°
10 wet
Jul
72° / 35°
8 wet
Aug
71° / 34°
9 wet
Sep
62° / 28°
8 wet
Oct
48° / 19°
8 wet
Nov
35° / 6°
9 wet
Dec
25° / -5°
10 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Darwin Rch, WY, 25.6 mi away at 8,190 ft. The station sits about 600 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.
Far Northern Winds is a climbing area in the Fitzpatrick Wilderness, part of the Wind River Ranger District of Shoshone National Forest in Wyoming. The Forest Service manages the land. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 72°F with lows near 35°F, and September still runs in the low 60s by day. Winters are severe, with January highs in the mid-20s and lows below zero. Jakeys Fork, a canoeing spot, lies about half a mile away. Ross Lake and Simpson Lake are both hikes within about 2 miles. Trail Lake Pinnacle, another climbing area, is roughly 6 miles off.
Routes (10)
Chocolate Factory, The(3)
Roadside Cave(2)
Terrapin Wall(3)
Whiskey Creek Tower(1)
Whiskey Mountain Pinnacle(1)
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