Dinosaur Valley State Park & Glen Rose, TX
Today’s Forecast:
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Today’s Report:
Hiking
Fair for hiking. High near 90°F. Low rain risk (1%). Light wind (10 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.
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- Rain: Favorable conditions
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Biking
Fair for biking. High near 90°F. Low rain risk (1%). Light wind (10 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.
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- Rain: Favorable conditions
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Camping
Fair for camping. High near 90°F. Low rain risk (1%). Light wind (10 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Favorable conditions
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Paddling
Fair for paddling. High near 90°F. Low rain risk (1%). Breezy winds (10 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.
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- Rain: Favorable conditions
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About Dinosaur Valley State Park & Glen Rose
Forecast guidance is centered on the principal visitor area near Glen Rose. The wider river park and trail destination setting reaches toward Paluxy River, so local wind and access deserve a second check.
Plan Around Conditions
Treat paddling as conditional: low Paluxy flow removes the option, while rising water can hide tracks and make crossings unsafe. Consult Texas Parks and Wildlife entry, camping and activity notices before relying on conditional access.
Weather Tips
- Paddling is flow-dependent and should appear only when the Paluxy River has a suitable, legal reach; low water commonly eliminates the option and high water can be dangerous.
- Turn toward the selected launch before thunderstorm outflow reaches open water; wind near Paluxy River can arrive ahead of rain.
- For heat, favor the portion near Glen Rose with the shortest return and dependable shade or drinking-water plan.
Nearby Towns and Areas
- Glen Rose
- Paluxy River
- Dinosaur tracks
- Somervell County
- Paluxy Heritage Trail
Adjust the Day to the Forecast
If wind or water conditions rule out the planned launch, use a legal shore-fishing or land route near Glen Rose instead of moving blindly to another access point.
7-Day Forecast
Weather by Season
Winter
January fronts bring cold rain, bridge ice and occasional snow near Glen Rose; ramps and natural-surface trails may stay hazardous after streets improve.
Spring
Severe-storm season brings hail, lightning, tornado potential and saturated trails around Paluxy River; reservoir outflow can remain gusty behind a cell.
Summer
Warm water, heat index and afternoon wind narrow the boating and fishing window; algae or low ramps can add a separate limit near Glen Rose.
Fall
October offers cooler starts, but strong cold fronts can reverse lake wind or drop temperatures during a long outing toward Paluxy River.
Key Climate Data Points
- Local climate: River park and trail destination conditions near Glen Rose make Paluxy flow the leading local planning signal.
- Annual mean temperature: Near Glen Rose, the annual mean temperature is generally in the mid to upper 60s °F; open terrain produces large sun-and-wind exposure.
- Warmest or primary-use period: June through August is the hottest period; Paluxy flow often determines whether the primary activity remains practical.
- Coldest or limited-access period: December through February is coolest; snowfall is variable and generally brief, while ice, wind and shaded-road conditions cause the larger access impact.
- Most consequential precipitation period: Spring, with another tropical-rain opportunity in fall is the most consequential precipitation period here because it can affect Paluxy flow near Paluxy River.
- Primary hazard timing: Spring severe storms and summer heat most directly affects flash flooding.
- Best general outdoor window: March through may and october through november outside severe-weather windows; the useful window still depends on Paluxy flow.