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Mount Eolus

#33
14087 ft (4294 m) San Juan Mountains
Mount Eolus

About Mount Eolus

Mount Eolus stands at 14,087 feet (4,294 m) as the highest peak in the Needle Mountains. The peak requires a combination of railroad access, backpacking, and technical scrambling. The final summit pitch includes the Catwalk, an exposed Class 3 traverse that tests climbers' nerve.

History

Named for Aeolus, the Greek god of wind, the peak lives up to its name with often fierce summit winds. The combination of railroad access and technical climbing makes it a unique and memorable 14er experience.

Weather Forecast

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Current Conditions

40°F

broken clouds

Feels like 37°F

Weather Alert

  • Precipitation in the forecast
Average 54°F
High 68°F
Low 40°F
Wind Up to 6 mph
Humidity 49%
Sunrise 12:00 PM
Sunset 2:32 AM
0.03 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 PM
broken clouds
40°F
Feels: 37°F 4 mph (Gusts: 3) 59% 6.2 miles
3 PM
few clouds
51°F
Feels: 49°F 3 mph (Gusts: 5) 48% 6.2 miles
6 PM
few clouds
68°F
Feels: 66°F 0 mph (Gusts: 10) 26% 6.2 miles
9 PM
light rain
55°F
Feels: 53°F 6 mph (Gusts: 8) 61% 6.2 miles 0.03 inches
Average 55°F
High 66°F
Low 44°F
Wind Up to 8 mph
Humidity 75%
Sunrise 12:00 PM
Sunset 2:32 AM
0.26 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
moderate rain
57°F
Feels: 57°F 4 mph (Gusts: 6) 92% 6.2 miles 0.12 inches
3 AM
light rain
59°F
Feels: 58°F 6 mph (Gusts: 5) 74% 6.2 miles 0.01 inches
6 AM
broken clouds
52°F
Feels: 51°F 1 mph (Gusts: 3) 85% 6.2 miles
9 AM
scattered clouds
44°F
Feels: 44°F 2 mph (Gusts: 4) 92% 6.2 miles
12 PM
scattered clouds
46°F
Feels: 44°F 5 mph (Gusts: 5) 91% 6.2 miles
3 PM
light rain
59°F
Feels: 57°F 2 mph (Gusts: 3) 51% 6.2 miles 0.00 inches
6 PM
light rain
66°F
Feels: 64°F 2 mph (Gusts: 10) 38% 6.2 miles 0.03 inches
9 PM
light rain
53°F
Feels: 52°F 8 mph (Gusts: 11) 79% 5.2 miles 0.09 inches
Average 45°F
High 57°F
Low 38°F
Wind Up to 4 mph
Humidity 85%
Sunrise 12:00 PM
Sunset 2:32 AM
0.77 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
moderate rain
52°F
Feels: 51°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 84% 6.0 miles 0.15 inches
3 AM
light rain
43°F
Feels: 40°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 93% 6.2 miles 0.06 inches
6 AM
light rain
41°F
Feels: 41°F 2 mph (Gusts: 2) 92% 6.2 miles 0.01 inches
9 AM
broken clouds
39°F
Feels: 39°F 3 mph (Gusts: 2) 94% 6.2 miles
12 PM
broken clouds
38°F
Feels: 35°F 4 mph (Gusts: 3) 92% 6.2 miles
3 PM
few clouds
51°F
Feels: 49°F 3 mph (Gusts: 2) 69% 6.2 miles
6 PM
light rain
57°F
Feels: 55°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 57% 4.7 miles 0.08 inches
9 PM
heavy intensity rain
43°F
Feels: 43°F 3 mph (Gusts: 8) 100% 4.6 miles 0.48 inches
Average 47°F
High 59°F
Low 38°F
Wind Up to 6 mph
Humidity 78%
Sunrise 12:00 PM
Sunset 2:32 AM
0.44 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
moderate rain
44°F
Feels: 41°F 6 mph (Gusts: 6) 93% 6.2 miles 0.25 inches
3 AM
light rain
43°F
Feels: 41°F 5 mph (Gusts: 6) 93% 6.2 miles 0.04 inches
6 AM
light rain
42°F
Feels: 41°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 88% 6.2 miles 0.02 inches
9 AM
broken clouds
39°F
Feels: 39°F 1 mph (Gusts: 3) 89% 6.2 miles
12 PM
broken clouds
38°F
Feels: 35°F 5 mph (Gusts: 4) 89% 6.2 miles
3 PM
few clouds
53°F
Feels: 50°F 3 mph (Gusts: 2) 62% 6.2 miles
6 PM
light rain
55°F
Feels: 53°F 5 mph (Gusts: 4) 62% 6.2 miles 0.06 inches
9 PM
light rain
59°F
Feels: 56°F 2 mph (Gusts: 3) 51% 6.2 miles 0.07 inches
Average 50°F
High 63°F
Low 40°F
Wind Up to 6 mph
Humidity 69%
Sunrise 12:00 PM
Sunset 2:32 AM
0.21 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
light rain
52°F
Feels: 51°F 2 mph (Gusts: 4) 75% 6.2 miles 0.08 inches
3 AM
moderate rain
42°F
Feels: 42°F 2 mph (Gusts: 4) 94% 6.2 miles 0.13 inches
6 AM
light rain
42°F
Feels: 38°F 6 mph (Gusts: 5) 87% 6.2 miles 0.01 inches
9 AM
clear sky
40°F
Feels: 37°F 4 mph (Gusts: 3) 87% 6.2 miles
12 PM
clear sky
40°F
Feels: 36°F 6 mph (Gusts: 5) 84% 6.2 miles
3 PM
clear sky
56°F
Feels: 53°F 2 mph (Gusts: 7) 54% 6.2 miles
6 PM
few clouds
63°F
Feels: 61°F 4 mph (Gusts: 9) 35% 6.2 miles
9 PM
overcast clouds
63°F
Feels: 61°F 5 mph (Gusts: 8) 39% 6.2 miles
Average 49°F
High 57°F
Low 46°F
Wind Up to 5 mph
Humidity 75%
Sunrise 12:00 PM
Sunset 2:32 AM
0.02 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
light rain
57°F
Feels: 55°F 2 mph (Gusts: 4) 59% 6.2 miles 0.01 inches
3 AM
light rain
46°F
Feels: 43°F 5 mph (Gusts: 6) 82% 6.2 miles 0.01 inches
6 AM
light rain
49°F
Feels: 48°F 3 mph (Gusts: 4) 77% 6.2 miles 0.01 inches
9 AM
broken clouds
46°F
Feels: 46°F 1 mph (Gusts: 3) 82% 6.2 miles

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