Death Valley National Park

Extreme Heat Warning issued October 8 at 11:59PM PDT until October 9 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

October 8th, 11:59 PM — 4:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 100. For the Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Death Valley National Park. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM PDT Friday. For the Wind Advisory, from 2 PM Saturday to 5 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

Wind Advisory issued October 8 at 11:59PM PDT until October 12 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

October 8th, 11:59 PM — 4:00 PM

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Esmeralda and Central Nye County, Lincoln County, and Western Clark and Southern Nye County. * WHEN...From 2 PM Saturday to 5 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will likely be a lull in the winds from late Saturday night through Sunday morning before winds increase once again Sunday afternoon.

Wind Advisory issued October 8 at 11:59PM PDT until October 12 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

October 8th, 11:59 PM — 4:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 100. For the Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Death Valley National Park. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM PDT Friday. For the Wind Advisory, from 2 PM Saturday to 5 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

Overview

Death Valley National Park remains open but has experienced significant challenges from repeated flash flooding events throughout 2024-2025. The park received 0.6 inches of rain in mid-November 2025—over a quarter of its annual rainfall in one day—causing extensive road damage. Several roads that had just reopened after late-summer flood repairs were immediately closed again. As of late December 2025, major roads like North Highway, Artists Drive, Ubehebe Crater Road, and several others have recently reopened after intensive repair work by NPS crews from multiple parks. However, some roads remain closed including Titus Canyon Road, Scotty's Castle Road, Badwater Road (entire length), West Side Road, and others. Emigrant Canyon Road is closed for major flood-protection construction through early March 2025, cutting off access to Wildrose areas, Charcoal Kilns, and Telescope Peak Trail. Heavy rainfall was predicted for late December which could cause new closures. Main travel routes like CA-190, CA-178, Daylight Pass, and Dante's View remain accessible. The park's steep rocky terrain creates dangerous flash flood conditions with fast-moving debris flows. Visitors should check nps.gov/deva for real-time road status before traveling and be prepared for rapidly changing conditions. Despite the flooding challenges, most key attractions remain accessible and the park's winter season offers excellent temperatures for exploration.

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