Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust
15 to 30 mphCA, NV travel planner
Death Valley National Park weather and trip conditions
Salt flats, dunes, mountain viewpoints, and some of the most serious heat in the country.
Check alertsActive alerts are present for this park point. Verify official conditions before leaving.
Live forecast
Next forecast periods
Patchy Blowing Dust then Mostly Clear
3 to 31 mphSunny
5 to 15 mphIsolated Rain Showers
1 to 12 mphCurrent alerts
Weather alert signal
- Wind Advisory Moderate Death Valley National Park; Esmeralda and Central Nye County; Western Clark and Southern Nye County
Packing signal
What to bring today
- Water, snacks, offline maps, sun protection, and a small first-aid kit.
- Plan early starts, carry extra water, and choose shaded breaks.
- Add a rain shell and avoid exposed ridges or slot canyons during storm windows.
Seasonal timing
Best time to visit
November through March is the safest general window; summer is a specialist trip.
Weather source station area: Furnace Creek.
Do not miss
Popular stops
- Badwater Basin
- Zabriskie Point
- Mesquite Flat Dunes
- Dante's View
Weather and alerts come from the National Weather Service API. This page is automatically rebuilt every six hours and should be checked against official park notices before travel.