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Current Weather Conditions
Check our Web Cams to see the current
conditions and read the temperatures, humidity and barometric pressure. A new picture is uploaded every 15 minutes and the
changes from one picture to the next can show our high variance.
Weather conditions differ around our mountain valleys and
peaks. Temperatures often vary by 10 degrees or more from one part
of the Estes valley to another. When it's snowing at one spot, it
can be clear and sunny two miles away. Compare the two web cams and see the differences. They are only a half mile apart.
Summertime in Estes is just about perfect weather. Native Americans
summered in this valley 10,000 years ago to enjoy the mild weather
and abundant wildlife.
Fall brings clear blue skies and crisp air punctuated with
occasional snows, bugling elk and bighorn sheep butting contests.
Aspen here start turning in late August. The peak of the gold rush
runs from mid-September into early October. Daylight and elevation
set the timing of the color season. Rain, snow, cold and wind affect
the intensity of color.
Wintertime storms come from the west but the high mountains of Rocky
Mountain National Park protect the Estes valley and make our winters
relatively mild. In fact, we average over 300 sunny days every year.
Spring brings mild temperatures, fluffy white snows and showers to
feed the wildflowers. This is also the time when bull elk and buck
deer drop their antlers and spotted fawns and calves are hidden in
the new green foliage.
Castle Mountain Lodge on Fall River
(800) 852-7463
(970) 586-3664
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Leave the fast lane, cross our covered bridge to simple serenity in a cozy cottage, suite or vacation home in towering pines along Fall River. Bask in hot tub bubbles. Warm to the scent and sizzle of a wood-burning fireplace. Fall asleep to the river's lullaby. Roam 30 acres adjoining Rocky Mountain National Park. Enjoy the serendipity of wandering wildlife and friendly gatherings in our library.
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Recommended by AAA - Open all year - Borders Rocky Mtn. Nat. Park
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KEPL Weather Line
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Anything Weather
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Current data, history and forecast
from 5+ local weather stations.
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