Big Bend Daily Report
Last Updated: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Updated Monday-Friday; most information provided by Big Bend National Park.
Howdy! Desert Sports’ Regular Shop Hours: 9 am – 6 pm . Tuesday – Sunday!
Closed Monday except by appointment.
Bike Repairs & Supplies . Outdoor Gear . Local ART . River & Trail Info. Stop in for a visit!
Keep up with Terlingua’s changing weather conditions at The Weather Channel.
Weather
| Today (4/8/26) | Tonight | Tomorrow (4/9/26) | 3-Day Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|
Today (4/8/26) Sunny. Winds will be from the northeast at 0-10 mph.Highs: 65-90°F Sunset: 8:15 p.m. | Tonight Partly cloudy. Winds will be from the northeast at 0-10 mph.Lows: 55-60°F | Tomorrow (4/9/26) Partly cloudy with a chance of scattered showers and thunderstorm. Winds will be from the southeast at 0-10 mph.Highs: 65-90°F Lows: 55-60°F Sunrise: 7:33 a.m. | 3-Day Forecast FRI-SUN: Partly to mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs: 65-95°F Lows: 55-65°F |
Temperature and Precipitation
| Location | Yesterday | Today | Precipitation | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Low | 8 am | 24 hr | Month | Year | |
| Panther Junction (elev 3750′) | 79°F | 49°F | 51°F | 0.00 in. | 0.23 in. | 1.51 in. |
| Chisos Basin (elev 5400′) | 69°F | 47°F | 48°F | 0.00 in. | 0.26 in. | 1.75 in. |
| Rio Grande Village (elev 1850′) | 81°F | 47°F | 54°F | 0.00 in. | 0.08 in. | 1.01 in. |
| Castolon (elev 2170′) | 85°F | 55°F | 57°F | 0.01 in. | 0.29 in. | 0.68 in. |
| Persimmon Gap (elev 2865′) | 74°F | 52°F | 52°F | 0.00 in. | 0.43 in. | 1.31 in. |
| Lajitas (elev 2340′) | 83°F | 50°F | 51°F | 0.00 in. | 0.12 in. | 0.94 in. |
River Levels
| Gauge Location | Flood Stage | Today | Yesterday | Stage (today) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presidio | 15.50 ft. | 142 cfs | 144 cfs | 4.83 ft. |
| Castolon | 15.50 ft. | 125 cfs | 104 cfs | 2.93 ft. |
| Johnson's Ranch | 15.50 ft. | 110 cfs | 71 cfs | 4.06 ft. |
| Rio Grande Village | 13.00 ft. | 76 cfs | 87 cfs | 3.08 ft. |
| Dryden | 59.00 ft. | 446 cfs | 434 cfs | 5.01 ft. |
| Foster's Ranch | 14.00 ft. | 230 cfs | 238 cfs | 1.47 ft. |
Park Campgrounds
For national park campgrounds availability call Big Bend National Park (Panther Junction) at 432-477-2251. For state campground availability call Big Bend Ranch State Park (Ft. Leaton) at 432-229-3613 or B.A. Warnock Visitor Ctr. (Lajitas) at 432-424-3327.
