Current Conditions
WEATHER
Weather conditions vary across the Stanislaus National
Forest, where elevation ranges from 1,200 feet in the
foothills to over 10,000 feet at the Sierra Nevada crest. Local
conditions often differ and can change rapidly. Please call the
local Ranger District office for the most current
information.
Always be
prepared for cold and wet weather, especially at higher elevations!
For weather information for a specific location within the
Stanislaus National Forest, use the following City, State
search criteria at the National Weather
Service website: Stanislaus National Forest
Headquarters - Sonora, CA
Mi-Wok Ranger District - Twain Harte, CA
Calaveras Ranger District - Hathaway Pines, CA
Summit Ranger District - Pinecrest, CA
Groveland Ranger District - Groveland, CA
CAMPGROUND CONDITIONS
All campgrounds are subject to open or closure without notice. If
campgrounds are closed camping is allowed, but no services are
provided. Pack In/Pack Out your garbage and make sure your
campfire is Dead Out! Please call the local Ranger District office for the most current
information.
ROAD CONDITIONS
Getting around on Forest roads is different from driving on
streets or highways.
Most Forest roads are narrow, steep and winding with safe travel speeds averaging 20-30 mph on paved roads. Safe
travel on gravel and dirt roads is even slower. Use caution and be alert to rough road conditions. Depending on the
season, you may encounter snow, rocks, logs or ice on Forest roads. Please
call the local Ranger District office for the most current
information.
All forest roads are now free of snow and "open" for the season.
STATE HIGHWAYS
Caltrans maintains and operates the State Highways within the
National Forest.
Current Highway conditions are available through
the following Caltrans links.
Winter Road Travel Classifications
During winter months, Caltrans monitors highway conditions
and imposes chain restrictions, which are enforced by the
California Highway Patrol. When traveling to the mountains
during the winter, it is advisable to always carry chains, as
weather and road conditions can and do change rapidly without
warning. Chain restrictions are as follows:
- R-1: Autos with snow tires or 4WD and snow tires OK.
- R-2: Chains required on all vehicles exception of those
with 4WD and snow tires on all four wheels.
- R-3: Chains required on all vehicles, no exceptions.
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