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Sunshine and a high near 86°F are forecast for Furnace Creek on Friday, November 6, offering warm days for Death Valley visitors while flood damage continues to complicate some driving routes. RV travelers should separate the pleasant valley-floor forecast from the condition of the roads leading to their plans.
The National Weather Service forecasts northeast winds of 15–17 mph during Friday, turning west-northwest in the afternoon. Friday night should be mostly clear with a low near 61°F, north winds of 13–15 mph and gusts up to 20 mph.
Warm days continue through the weekend
Saturday’s forecast is sunny with a high near 85°F, followed by a low around 60°F. Sunday is also sunny, with a high near 86°F and calm wind at this point. The forecast was updated at 2:12 a.m. PST on November 6 for Furnace Creek, approximately 183 feet below sea level.
Those temperatures describe the valley floor, not Death Valley’s higher-elevation destinations. Carry drinking water for outdoor stops, check the forecast for any mountain itinerary, and secure lightweight campsite equipment before leaving it unattended in the wind.
Dry weather does not erase earlier road damage
The National Park Service conditions page, updated November 3 with a road report dated November 1, warns of flood debris on North Highway. Cottonwood/Marble Roads remain listed as closed after the November 1 flooding, while Hunter Mountain Road is closed because of very muddy conditions and stuck vehicles.
Lower Wildrose Road carries a particularly important RV restriction: no vehicles longer than 25 feet. NPS also reports washouts and debris there after the October 22 storm and does not recommend the road for low-clearance vehicles or vehicles with street tires. Do not treat that route as an RV shortcut.
Bonnie Clare Road and Scotty’s Castle remain closed for flood recovery, with no reopening date stated. Titus Canyon Road is also closed for repairs, with an anticipated May 2027 reopening. These are continuing restrictions, not new closures announced this morning.
Check campground status separately
The same NPS conditions page lists Furnace Creek, Stovepipe Wells and Mesquite Spring campgrounds as open. Sunset and Texas Springs remain listed as seasonally closed. An open listing is not a live inventory of campsites, so verify reservations or arrival procedures before driving in.
Use the park’s current road map and state highway updates immediately before departure. A sunny forecast can improve a day’s outing without making a damaged, closed or unsuitable road safe for a large vehicle.
Sources
NWS Furnace Creek point forecast; NPS Death Valley road and campground conditions. Checked November 6, 2026.