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Crestone Needle

#21
14196 ft (4327 m) Sangre de Cristo Range
Crestone Needle

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

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Current Conditions

49°F

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Feels like 46°F

Weather Alert

  • Freezing conditions expected
Average 49°F
High 49°F
Low 49°F
Wind Up to 8 mph
Humidity 34%
Sunrise 11:42 AM
Sunset 2:16 AM
9 PM
overcast clouds
49°F
Feels: 46°F 8 mph (Gusts: 21) 34% 6.2 miles
Average 38°F
High 49°F
Low 27°F
Wind Up to 19 mph
Humidity 30%
Sunrise 11:42 AM
Sunset 2:16 AM
12 AM
overcast clouds
49°F
Feels: 42°F 19 mph (Gusts: 23) 26% 6.2 miles
3 AM
scattered clouds
47°F
Feels: 40°F 19 mph (Gusts: 33) 20% 6.2 miles
6 AM
few clouds
35°F
Feels: 27°F 10 mph (Gusts: 13) 35% 6.2 miles
9 AM
clear sky
29°F
Feels: 20°F 9 mph (Gusts: 13) 38% 6.2 miles
12 PM
clear sky
27°F
Feels: 18°F 8 mph (Gusts: 11) 43% 6.2 miles
3 PM
clear sky
35°F
Feels: 28°F 10 mph (Gusts: 14) 29% 6.2 miles
6 PM
clear sky
40°F
Feels: 36°F 6 mph (Gusts: 11) 26% 6.2 miles
9 PM
scattered clouds
46°F
Feels: 41°F 9 mph (Gusts: 18) 23% 6.2 miles
Average 39°F
High 53°F
Low 28°F
Wind Up to 12 mph
Humidity 41%
Sunrise 11:42 AM
Sunset 2:16 AM
12 AM
broken clouds
45°F
Feels: 39°F 12 mph (Gusts: 18) 29% 6.2 miles
3 AM
broken clouds
36°F
Feels: 30°F 8 mph (Gusts: 12) 45% 6.2 miles
6 AM
scattered clouds
32°F
Feels: 26°F 6 mph (Gusts: 10) 53% 6.2 miles
9 AM
clear sky
30°F
Feels: 25°F 5 mph (Gusts: 5) 56% 6.2 miles
12 PM
clear sky
28°F
Feels: 22°F 5 mph (Gusts: 4) 63% 6.2 miles
3 PM
clear sky
40°F
Feels: 35°F 6 mph (Gusts: 8) 37% 6.2 miles
6 PM
clear sky
47°F
Feels: 44°F 6 mph (Gusts: 12) 24% 6.2 miles
9 PM
clear sky
53°F
Feels: 49°F 7 mph (Gusts: 17) 20% 6.2 miles
Average 45°F
High 59°F
Low 33°F
Wind Up to 15 mph
Humidity 32%
Sunrise 11:42 AM
Sunset 2:16 AM
12 AM
scattered clouds
54°F
Feels: 50°F 15 mph (Gusts: 17) 15% 6.2 miles
3 AM
clear sky
41°F
Feels: 39°F 3 mph (Gusts: 2) 36% 6.2 miles
6 AM
clear sky
39°F
Feels: 36°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 36% 6.2 miles
9 AM
clear sky
35°F
Feels: 30°F 6 mph (Gusts: 6) 47% 6.2 miles
12 PM
clear sky
33°F
Feels: 27°F 6 mph (Gusts: 7) 56% 6.2 miles
3 PM
clear sky
45°F
Feels: 45°F 2 mph (Gusts: 3) 36% 6.2 miles
6 PM
clear sky
55°F
Feels: 51°F 10 mph (Gusts: 15) 18% 6.2 miles
9 PM
broken clouds
59°F
Feels: 55°F 8 mph (Gusts: 19) 14% 6.2 miles
Average 47°F
High 59°F
Low 34°F
Wind Up to 18 mph
Humidity 32%
Sunrise 11:42 AM
Sunset 2:16 AM
12 AM
broken clouds
57°F
Feels: 53°F 18 mph (Gusts: 22) 14% 6.2 miles
3 AM
overcast clouds
44°F
Feels: 42°F 4 mph (Gusts: 5) 22% 6.2 miles
6 AM
overcast clouds
41°F
Feels: 37°F 6 mph (Gusts: 6) 30% 6.2 miles
9 AM
broken clouds
34°F
Feels: 29°F 6 mph (Gusts: 6) 69% 6.2 miles
12 PM
broken clouds
36°F
Feels: 36°F 2 mph (Gusts: 3) 55% 6.2 miles
3 PM
overcast clouds
49°F
Feels: 46°F 7 mph (Gusts: 9) 24% 6.2 miles
6 PM
overcast clouds
56°F
Feels: 52°F 8 mph (Gusts: 11) 19% 6.2 miles
9 PM
broken clouds
59°F
Feels: 56°F 12 mph (Gusts: 7) 20% 6.2 miles
Average 43°F
High 52°F
Low 34°F
Wind Up to 8 mph
Humidity 59%
Sunrise 11:42 AM
Sunset 2:16 AM
0.03 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
light rain
49°F
Feels: 45°F 8 mph (Gusts: 8) 44% 6.2 miles 0.00 inches
3 AM
overcast clouds
42°F
Feels: 41°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 59% 6.2 miles
6 AM
light rain
39°F
Feels: 35°F 6 mph (Gusts: 6) 70% 6.2 miles 0.02 inches
9 AM
overcast clouds
35°F
Feels: 32°F 3 mph (Gusts: 4) 77% 6.2 miles
12 PM
overcast clouds
34°F
Feels: 34°F 2 mph (Gusts: 2) 76% 6.2 miles
3 PM
overcast clouds
45°F
Feels: 44°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 50% 6.2 miles
6 PM
overcast clouds
52°F
Feels: 49°F 5 mph (Gusts: 9) 36% 6.2 miles

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