Crestone Needle
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About Crestone Needle
Crestone Needle stands at 14,196 feet (4,327 m) as one of the most technical 14ers via its standard route. The South Face route requires solid Class 3 scrambling skills and comfort with exposure. This spectacular spire attracts experienced climbers seeking a true alpine challenge in the Sangre de Cristos.
History
The Needle is known for its dramatic appearance and challenging routes. It has a reputation as one of the more difficult 14ers to summit, requiring good rock scrambling skills and a head for heights.
Weather Forecast
Current Conditions
41°F
clear sky
Feels like 41°F
Good Hiking Conditions
Weather conditions appear favorable for hiking.
Average
56°F
High
68°F
Low
41°F
Wind
Up to 11 mph
Humidity
36%
Sunrise
11:51 AM
Sunset
2:24 AM
12 PM
41°F
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2 mph
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65%
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3 PM
52°F
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6 PM
65°F
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4 mph
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19%
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9 PM
68°F
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11 mph
(Gusts: 8)
13%
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Average
54°F
High
66°F
Low
42°F
Wind
Up to 13 mph
Humidity
51%
Sunrise
11:51 AM
Sunset
2:24 AM
0.00 inches expected
Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
63°F
Feels: 60°F
13 mph
(Gusts: 9)
16%
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3 AM
53°F
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6 mph
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6 AM
46°F
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43°F
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42°F
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56°F
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6 PM
63°F
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66°F
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(Gusts: 14)
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Average
49°F
High
61°F
Low
37°F
Wind
Up to 13 mph
Humidity
59%
Sunrise
11:51 AM
Sunset
2:24 AM
0.03 inches expected
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12 AM
61°F
Feels: 58°F
13 mph
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3 AM
46°F
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40°F
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39°F
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37°F
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58°F
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9 PM
60°F
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10 mph
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Average
49°F
High
63°F
Low
36°F
Wind
Up to 8 mph
Humidity
57%
Sunrise
11:51 AM
Sunset
2:24 AM
0.03 inches expected
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12 AM
63°F
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8 mph
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24%
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3 AM
48°F
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6 AM
44°F
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39°F
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12 PM
36°F
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53°F
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6 PM
59°F
Feels: 56°F
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33%
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9 PM
50°F
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6 mph
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Average
53°F
High
69°F
Low
39°F
Wind
Up to 10 mph
Humidity
45%
Sunrise
11:51 AM
Sunset
2:24 AM
12 AM
62°F
Feels: 59°F
8 mph
(Gusts: 10)
30%
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3 AM
51°F
Feels: 48°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 5)
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6 AM
43°F
Feels: 43°F
2 mph
(Gusts: 4)
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9 AM
39°F
Feels: 39°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 3)
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12 PM
39°F
Feels: 36°F
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(Gusts: 4)
72%
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3 PM
56°F
Feels: 53°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 7)
39%
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6 PM
66°F
Feels: 63°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 8)
23%
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9 PM
69°F
Feels: 66°F
10 mph
(Gusts: 5)
20%
6.2 miles
Average
51°F
High
65°F
Low
43°F
Wind
Up to 9 mph
Humidity
45%
Sunrise
11:51 AM
Sunset
2:24 AM
12 AM
65°F
Feels: 62°F
9 mph
(Gusts: 6)
24%
6.2 miles
3 AM
51°F
Feels: 48°F
6 mph
(Gusts: 7)
42%
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6 AM
47°F
Feels: 46°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 4)
51%
6.2 miles
9 AM
43°F
Feels: 43°F
2 mph
(Gusts: 4)
61%
6.2 miles
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