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Current Conditions

Alerts

Caution

• Safety

  Alert 1 , Severity ,caution ,, Safety Summer temperatures can exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit. This means the possibility of heat related illnesses increase. To make sure you see tomorrow, please plan for today.
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• Monument Closures

  Alert 2 , Severity ,caution ,, Monument Closures From time to time the missile range that surrounds the monument performs missile testing that may require the closure of the park or Highway 70. Please plan your visit around upcoming missile tests.
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• Road Safety Corridor

  Alert 3 , Severity ,caution ,, Road Safety Corridor The first four miles of Dunes Drive is a road safety corridor. Slowing or stopping in the corridor is prohibited. Dune Life Nature and Playa trails are also temporarily closed. The staff of White Sands National Monument apologizes for the inconvenience.

Information

• Monument Hours

  Alert 1 , Severity ,information ,, Monument Hours Monument hours change throughout the year. To make sure you have plenty of time to visit, please plan accordingly.
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Monument Closures

Occasionally the road into the monument is closed due to missile testing or weather conditions. Look here for the latest information about monument closures.

 

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Road Conditions

Dunes drive consists of both pavement and hard packed gypsum sand. Consider the effects of inclement weather when planning to drive into the monument. The monument may close if weather conditions pose a safety hazard for visitors.

 

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Weather

The weather can be hard to predict in the desert. Look here to learn more about possible weather conditions when you visit.