Big Bend Daily Report
Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2024
Updated Monday-Friday; most information provided by Big Bend National Park.
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| Today (12/6/24) | Tonight | Tomorrow (12/7/24) | 3-Day Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|
Today (12/6/24) Mostly cloudy with a 20% chance of rain. Winds will be from the northeast at 10-15 mph.Highs: 40-65°F Sunset: 5:54 p.m. | Tonight Mostly cloudy with isolated showers. Winds will be from the northeast at 10-15 mph.Lows: 45-50°F | Tomorrow (12/7/24) Mostly cloudy with a 20% chance of rain. Winds will be from the northeast at 10-15 mph.Highs: 45-60°F Lows: 40-45°F Sunrise: 7:34 a.m. | 3-Day Forecast SUN-MON: Sunny to partly cloudy with a cold front expected on Tuesday.Highs: 45-75°F Lows: 30-45°F |
Temperature and Precipitation
| Location | Yesterday | Today | Precipitation | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Low | 8 am | 24 hr | Month | Year | |
| Panther Junction (elev 3750′) | 62°F | 47°F | 47°F | 0.00 in. | 0.00 in. | 5.11 in. |
| Chisos Basin (elev 5400′) | 60°F | 44°F | 46°F | 0.00 in. | 0.00 in. | 6.83 in. |
| Rio Grande Village (elev 1850′) | 66°F | 53°F | 56°F | 0.00 in. | 0.00 in. | 3.09 in. |
| Castolon (elev 2170′) | 73°F | 550°F | 57°F | 0.00 in. | 0.00 in. | 3.01 in. |
| Persimmon Gap (elev 2865′) | 63°F | 52°F | 57°F | 0.00 in. | 0.00 in. | 3.05 in. |
| Lajitas (elev 2340′) | 74°F | 47°F | 55°F | 0.00 in. | 0.00 in. | 3.45 in. |
River Levels
| Gauge Location | Flood Stage | Today | Yesterday | Stage (today) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presidio | 15.50 ft. | 14 cfs | 13 cfs | 4.10 ft. |
| Castolon | 15.50 ft. | 8 cfs | 8 cfs | 2.06 ft. |
| Johnson's Ranch | 15.50 ft. | 0.00 cfs | 0.00 cfs | 2.36 ft. |
| Rio Grande Village | 13.00 ft. | 34 cfs | 46 cfs | 2.04 ft. |
| Dryden | 59.00 ft. | 378 cfs | 392 cfs | 4.80 ft. |
| Foster's Ranch | 14.00 ft. | 212 cfs | 210 cfs | 1.41 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.
