Big Bend Daily Report
Last Updated: Thursday, May 13, 2021
Updated Monday-Friday; most information provided by Big Bend National Park.
Desert Sports continues Covid-19 Precautions by following CDC guidelines: Masks required and limit of 4 people in shop. Social distancing a plus! More info here.
River levels are low, but we can still have fun exploring on a Half-Day canoe trip available through mid-May! Boat rentals and shuttle options are very limited at this time. Mountain Bike rentals available!
For bike repairs, please give us a call at 432-371-2727 to make an appointment.
Desert Sports’ Summer Hours . 9 am – 6 pm . Monday thru Saturday!
Keep up with Terlingua’s changing weather conditions at The Weather Channel.
Weather
| Today (5/13/21) | Tonight | Tomorrow (5/14/21) | 3-Day Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|
Today (5/13/21) Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Winds will be from the northeast at 10-15 mph.Highs: 70-85°F Sunset: 8:37 p.m. | Tonight Increasing clouds. Winds will be from the east at 10-15 mph. Lows: 60-65°F | Tomorrow (5/14/21) Partly cloudy. Winds will be from the southeast at 10-15 mph. 50% chance of precipitation in the evening.Highs: 75-95°F Lows: 60-65°F Sunrise: 7:02 a.m. | 3-Day Forecast SAT-MON: Sunny to partly cloudy with a chance of showers on Saturday. Highs: 80-100°F Lows: 65-70°F |
Temperature and Precipitation
| Location | Yesterday | Today | Precipitation | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Low | 8 am | 24 hr | Month | Year | |
| Panther Junction (elev 3750′) | 68°F | 54°F | 56°F | 0.00 in. | 1.80 in. | 2.74 in. |
| Chisos Basin (elev 5400′) | 63°F | 53°F | 60°F | 0.00 in. | 1.86 in. | 3.03 in. |
| Rio Grande Village (elev 1850′) | 76°F | 59°F | 69°F | 0.00 in. | 0.05 in. | 0.73 in. |
| Castolon (elev 2170′) | 81°F | 67°F | 67°F | 0.00 in. | 0.54 in. | 2.88 in. |
| Persimmon Gap (elev 2865′) | 70°F | 56°F | 59°F | 0.00 in. | 0.61 in. | 2.10 in. |
| Lajitas (elev 2340′) | 77°F | 58°F | 64°F | 0.00 in. | 0.15 in. | 1.15 in. |
River Levels
| Gauge Location | Flood Stage | Today | Yesterday | Streamflow (today) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presidio | 15.50 ft. | 3.94 ft. | 3.94 ft. | 44 cfs |
| Castolon | 15.50 ft. | 2.04 ft. | 2.08 ft. | 8 cfs |
| Johnson's Ranch | 15.50 ft. | 2.60 ft. | 2.66 ft. | 4 cfs |
| Rio Grande Village | 13.00 ft. | 2.12 ft. | 2.13 ft. | 50 cfs |
| Dryden | 59.00 ft. | 4.63 ft. | 4.64 ft. | 340 cfs |
| Foster's Ranch | 14.00 ft. | 1.48 ft. | 1.67 ft. | 222 cfs |
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.
