Flash Floods Close Death Valley National Park, CA Due to Hurricane Hilary, Death Valley National Park, CA, is experiencing heavy rainfalls and flash flooding. Many roadways have already experienced significant debris flows, undercutting and complete shoulder loss. Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible, with Inyo County expecting to receive rainfall amounts this weekend that are comparable to or exceeding average annual totals. National Park Services […] Weather SnowBrains | August 20, 2023 0 Comments
Did it Just Snow at the Hottest Place on Earth––Death Valley, CA? Is that snow at the hottest place on earth––Death Valley, CA? Nope, it’s salt. A recent rainfall caused some of the hills at Death Valley National Park to sprout salt flowers. According to rangers at the park, this phenomenon is caused when rain soaks into the soil dissolving the salts present beneath the surface. When this rain evaporates, it pulls the […] SnowBrains | September 16, 2021 0 Comments
Death Valley National Park, CA, Just Had Hottest June Ever Recorded Death Valley National Park, CA, had its hottest June on record this year, with an average day/night temperature of 102.9°F. June 2021 beat the previous record by 1.1°F. The normal average June temperature is 95.0°F, for records extending back to 1912. Every June for the past decade has exceeded this average. The heatwave that affected much of the West in mid-June […] SnowBrains | July 6, 2021 0 Comments
Death Valley National Park, CA Smashed a Number of Heat Records this Summer Over the summer of 2020, numerous heat records were broken, as Death Valley National Park, CA experienced what may be some of the hottest days ever recorded on Earth. Related: Sunday’s 130ºF Temperature at Death Valley, CA Could be Hottest Ever Recorded on Earth This meteorological summer (June-August) had an average (day and night combined) temperature of 102.7º. This makes […] Weather WeatherBrains | September 24, 2020 0 Comments
The Best National Parks to Visit This Fall The arrival of fall doesn’t just mean that we’re one step closer to finally skiing. The arrival of fall means that it’s prime National Park season. National Parks are obviously glorious destinations any time of the year, but there are numerous reasons why fall is easily the best time to visit our National Parks. Related: Brain Post: Why Do Leaves […] Dylan Craig | September 18, 2020 1 Comment
Sunday’s 130ºF Temperature at Death Valley, CA Could be Hottest Ever Recorded on Earth The temperature at Furnace Creek, Death Valley reached 130ºF yesterday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS), making it the hottest temperature recorded on earth in almost a century and the hottest August temperature ever recorded. As it stands, before being officially verified, it is earth’s hottest temperature since 1931, the hottest August temperature ever recorded, and the third-highest temperature […] Weather SnowBrains | August 17, 2020 0 Comments
Death Valley, CA Records Earth’s Hottest Temperature in 3 Years: Just 1º Less Than Hottest Temperature Ever Recorded The official weather observing station in Death Valley, California — called Furnace Creek for good reason — reached a scorching 128 degrees Fahrenheit on Sunday, CBS News reports. Related: Man Fell to His Death Canyoneering in Death Valley National Park, CA That marks the hottest temperature recorded anywhere on the planet since 2017 and is only one degree behind what […] SnowBrains | July 15, 2020 0 Comments
Hiker Died After Falling 300-Feet From Manly Beacon in Closed Death Valley National Park, CA A body was found by hikers at the base of Manly Beacon in Death Valley National Park, CA on Saturday. Officials believe the person fell 300-feet to their death off the popular landmark. Death Valley National Park is currently closed to all recreation. Related: National Parks Are Closing Due to COVID-19, Many Still Offering Virtual Tours Due to insufficient time […] Climbing CragBrains | April 9, 2020 0 Comments
Crews Hampered by Winter Weather in Search for Man Missing Over a Week in Death Valley National Park, CA On the evening of November 27, Inyo County Sheriff’s Office received notification by Death Valley National Park of a missing hiker, Rolin Bruno, a 76-year old man from Arrowbear, CA. Bruno planned on hiking up Hunter Canyon out of Saline Valley to cache water for a future hike in the Spring, prior to meeting family members at Saline Valley Hot […] CragBrains | December 5, 2019 1 Comment
US Navy Fighter Jet Crashes in Death Valley National Park, CA Injuring 7 Tourists on the Ground A US Navy F-18 fighter jet on a routine training mission crashed on the west side of Death Valley National Park, CA on Wednesday, with debris injuring seven visitors at the Father Crowley Overlook, on the edge of Rainbow Canyon (aka Star Wars Canyon). There was no immediate word on the fate of the pilot. Related: What Do Skiers And […] SnowBrains | August 1, 2019 0 Comments
10-Mile Lake Forms in Death Valley National Park, CA the Earth’s Hottest and Driest Place A massive lake formed in Death Valley National Park, one of the driest and hottest places on earth, near Salt Creek last week after a storm packed with tropical moisture drenched Southern California reports Sunset.com. The exact length of the lake is unknown, but park officials estimate it’s about 10 miles long. As of Tuesday, the park said the lake was still there but […] Weather WeatherBrains | March 15, 2019 0 Comments
Death Valley Just Broke Its Own Record For The Hottest Month On Earth Death Valley is known worldwide for its extreme heat. On average, the area experiences 192 days a year above 90 degrees. The Furnace Creek weather station, at 190ft below sea level, holds the records for the highest recorded air temperature on Earth (134 deg F), as well as the hottest natural ground temperature (201 deg F). Last year, Furnace Creek […] Weather Mike Lavery | August 2, 2018 0 Comments
Lone Hiker Dies in the Heat After a Fall in Death Valley, California A lone hiker died from a fall while hiking on a hot day in Death Valley National Park, California according to a press release from the National Park Service. National Park Service (NPS) rangers received a call on Monday, July 16 from the hiker’s fiancée. She reported that Peter Rhoad, a 57-year-old man from Huntington Beach, California, was overdue in […] SnowBrains | July 21, 2018 0 Comments
VIDEO: Death Valley, CA Experiences Rare ‘Super Bloom’ of Millions of Wildflowers This Month According to CNN, Death Valley is currently experiencing a rare ‘super bloom’ of wildflowers for the first time since 2005 thanks to periodic rainfall, solar warmth, and reduced wind. These ideal conditions for the wildflowers are attributed to El Niño, which has brought a more than normal amount of rainfall to the dry region. Death Valley sees very little rain, with […] Chris Wallner | February 25, 2016 0 Comments
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