Guadalupe Peak

Current Conditions

Weather: Overcast

Temperature: 41°F

Wind: 20 mph

Humidity: 46%

7-Day Summit Window

Best day: 2026-04-08 (score: 95/100)

• 2026-04-05: Good (80/100) - Clear skies, breezy, cool
• 2026-04-06: Excellent (87/100) - Overcast, calm winds
• 2026-04-07: Marginal (59/100) - Precipitation likely, breezy
• 2026-04-08: Excellent (95/100) - Clear skies, calm winds
• 2026-04-09: Excellent (79/100) - Clear skies, calm winds
• 2026-04-10: Good (79/100) - Overcast, breezy
• 2026-04-11: Excellent (79/100) - Clear skies, calm winds

Air Quality

AQI: 35 (Good)

Trail Alerts (8)

• Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions have been lifted at Carlsbad Caverns which means that fires such as charcoal fires in grills and the use of camp stoves or portable grills will be allowed. Igniting and maintaining an open fire must be done with materials that are commonly used for warmth and food preparations such as natural firewood or charcoal briquettes. Other materials such as flammable liquids, garbage, plastic, aerosol canisters, or other artificial substances are not permitted.
• Closures Due to Flood Damage: Some areas of the park including Walnut Canyon Desert Drive and some trails remain closed after extensive flood damage. The main park road to the visitor center and cavern is open.
• Items Worn or Used in Other Caves Not Allowed: A disease known as White-Nose Syndrome is killing bats in North America. To prevent it from spreading to our bats, do not wear shoes, clothing, or bring any gear into any cave at Carlsbad Caverns National Park that were in another cave.
• Timed Entry Ticket Required to Enter Carlsbad Cavern: Reservations are highly recommended and can be purchased by clicking "more" or calling 877-444-6777. Reservations only select the entry time. Upon arrival at the visitor center, an entrance pass must be purchased.
• Footwear in the Cavern: For safety, closed-toe shoes with good traction are recommended. Flip flops, sandals, and some walking shoes have little or no traction and increase the possibility of slips, trips, and falls. Watch your step and use the handrails when necessary.
• Park Store To Go Cashless: Starting August 14th, 2025 the park store will go cashless. All major credit cards, debit cards and mobile electronic payments will be accepted.
• Williams Ranch Road Closed: The Williams Ranch Road is currently impassable and closed to public access due to unsafe conditions.
• Devil's Hall is a Strenuous Hike: The hike to Devil's Hall is rated as strenuous. The portion of the route in the wash requires rock scrambling and is dangerous when wet or if water is present. The wash surface is loose gravel and rocks and may be unstable.

Public Lands

• Guadalupe Mountains National Park (NP, NPS)

Part of 1 Challenge

• US State High Points

Recent Summits

• 12/10/2024