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
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