Weather Information

Current conditions and forecast for Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park

Current Conditions - Rocky Mountain National Park

27°F

Clear sky

Wind

16 mph SW

Humidity

51%

Visibility

79 mi

Pressure

711 mb

7-Day Forecast

Sat, Feb 14

29°

20°

Sun, Feb 15

41°

24°

Mon, Feb 16

38°

26°

Tue, Feb 17

28°

18°

0.4"

Wed, Feb 18

21°

13°

0.5"

Thu, Feb 19

13°

4°

0.1"

Fri, Feb 20

10°

1°

24-Hour Forecast

12 AM

26°

1 AM

24°

2 AM

23°

3 AM

22°

4 AM

22°

5 AM

22°

6 AM

22°

7 AM

20°

8 AM

22°

9 AM

25°

10 AM

26°

11 AM

28°

12 PM

28°

1 PM

29°

2 PM

29°

3 PM

29°

4 PM

29°

5 PM

28°

6 PM

26°

7 PM

26°

8 PM

26°

9 PM

26°

10 PM

26°

11 PM

25°

Recommended Activities Today

Based on current weather conditions in Rocky Mountain National Park

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Photography

Excellent

Crisp cold air creates stunning clarity. Clear skies for dramatic shots.

Sunrise and sunset offer the best lighting. Protect gear from temperature extremes.

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Wildlife Viewing

Excellent

Early morning hours with calm conditions. Animals most active during dawn and dusk.

Bring binoculars and stay quiet. Keep a safe distance from all wildlife (25+ yards).

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Scenic Drives

Excellent

Excellent visibility for panoramic mountain views. Clear roads and skies.

Trail Ridge Road (if open) offers spectacular alpine views. Bear Lake Road is scenic year-round.

Mountain Weather Safety

Altitude Considerations: Weather changes rapidly at high elevations. Temperatures drop 3-5°F per 1,000 feet of elevation gain.

Afternoon Thunderstorms: Summer storms typically develop between 12-4 PM. Start hikes early and descend before noon on exposed ridges.

Layering: Always bring extra layers, even on sunny days. Conditions can change quickly in the mountains.

Winter Conditions: Snow can occur any month of the year. Trail Ridge Road (US 34) typically closes mid-October through late May.

Trail Status Updates

Real-time trail conditions based on current weather in Rocky Mountain National Park

Emerald Lake Trail

Open

Updated: 1/10/2026 at 07:52 PM

Sky Pond Trail

Open

Updated: 1/10/2026 at 07:52 PM

Live Weather Cameras

Real-time views from multiple locations

Beaver Meadows Entrance

US Highway 36 (East Entrance)•~8,200 ft

Live view of the Beaver Meadows entrance station on US 36, just west of Estes Park

Beaver Meadows Entrance live camera view

Live • Updated 12:26 AM

Live camera • Updates every 2 minutes

Fall River Entrance

US Highway 34 (North Entrance)•~8,400 ft

Live view of the Fall River entrance station on US 34, depicting vehicle flow entering the park

Live • Updated 12:26 AM

Live camera • Updates every 2 minutes

Kawuneeche Valley

West Side RMNP (Harbison Meadow)•~8,700 ft

Scenic valley on the west side with views of Harbison Meadow and the Never Summer Mountains

Live • Updated 12:26 AM

Live camera • Updates every 2 minutes

Longs Peak

Tahosa Valley View•14,259 ft

Iconic view of Longs Peak, the highest summit in Rocky Mountain National Park

Live • Updated 12:26 AM

Live camera • Updates every 2 minutes

About These Cameras

These live cameras are provided by the National Park Service and local weather stations. Images automatically refresh every 2 minutes to show current conditions. Use these views to check weather, visibility, and road conditions before your visit.

Best Times to Visit

Summer (June-August):

Warmest weather, all trails accessible. Expect afternoon thunderstorms and crowds.

Fall (September-October):

Beautiful aspen colors, fewer crowds, cooler temperatures. Early snow possible.

Winter (November-March):

Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Trail Ridge Road closed. Very cold.

Spring (April-May):

Wildflowers blooming, waterfalls at peak flow. Muddy trails and lingering snow.

Average Temperatures

January18°F / 39°F

April29°F / 53°F

July46°F / 78°F

October28°F / 57°F