Spring Weather on the White River & Meeker

FamilyMan

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Need to get down to Colorado next spring to spread my father's ashes at one of our favorite hunting spots. My wife surprised me with a VRBO rental as a Christmas gift in late June. For those who live in the area full time, what is the weather typically like around Meeker and the White River valley that time of year? Should I plan on the roads up into the Flattops still being closed with snow, or would they typically be open by then? Thanks.
 
Where in the flat tops?
Normally I would say dusty but we are measuring snow in feet right now instead of inches on the western slope!
 
Will be spreading the ashes in an area north of Meeker at around 8,000 feet, so not real worried about being able to get there. More interested in knowing whether I should expect to be able to do some recreational driving in the Flattops, maybe over the scenic byway, or up to some trailheads, or perhaps loop over to Dotzero and up Coffee Pot Road. I used to live in the area (Rifle) 20 years ago and seem to recall that these areas might not melt out until July?
 
Bring a SxS. 8000 feet you should be OK but going over the top as you suggest is a coin flip. I for one hope for yards of snow and long carryover of it into the summer. There are some travel restrictions on some of the back trails for elk calving too. Best wishes on your quest!
 

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