Wednesday, Jun 21, 2006
Death Valley National Park Morning Report – Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Weather Forecast
Today Sunny with south wind up to 10 mph. Highs around 115.
Tonight Clear with light wind becoming north around 10 mph after midnight. Lows in the mid 80s.
Tomorrow Sunny and clear. West wind around 10 mph becoming light in the evening. Highs around 119. Lows in upper 80s.
Extended Sunny and clear. Highs from 119 to 122. Lows in the mid 80s to upper 90s.
Sunset 8:09 p.m. Sunrise 5:30 a.m.
Temperatures Last 24 Hours
Furnace Creek High: 114°F (46°C) Low: 88°F (31°C) Precip: 0.00 inch
Scotty’s Castle High: 101°F (39°C) Low: 69°F (21°C) Precip: 0.00inch
Average for date at FC High: 112°F (44°C) Low: 81°F (27°C)
Record for date at FC High: 125°F (51°C) 1961 Low: 60°F (16°C) 1923
Year to Date at Furnace Creek Temperatures High: 119°F (49°C) 6/4/06 Low: 33°F (1°C) 1/21/06
Precipitation Year 2006: 0.58 inches 7/1/05 to present: 1.94 inches
Current Road Conditions: All other main park roads not listed are open and in standard condition.
Badwater Road Open, road work on southern section, expect some delays.
Daylight Pass Open
Mahogany Flat Rd. Open, high clearance recommended past the Charcoal Kilns.
Saline Valley-North Open, high clearance recommended.
Saline Valley South Open, 4x4 high clearance recommended due to rocks and debris on road.
Titus Canyon. CLOSED due to rock slides. The two-way section to mouth of canyon is open.
Special Park Information:
No camp fires permitted in Wildrose, Thorndike, and Mahogany Flat campgrounds due to fire danger.
Roads Outside Death Valley
Hwy 120 (Tioga Pass)…OPEN (6/17)
I-15 Between Baker and Barstow: 45 minute delays, 24 hrs / day, Monday – Friday through 7/3/06.
Road Conditions California: 1-800-427-7623 Nevada: 1-877-687-6237
Road & Weather Conditions as of 8:00 a.m. this morning; subject to change without notice.
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