Fly into El Paso, loop through Guadalupe Peak, deep into Big Bend backcountry, out through Carlsbad. Mid-to-late February brings mild, dry desert winter weather: Big Bend highs around 72°F and lows near 40°F, while the higher-elevation Guadalupe Mountains run cooler and windier (highs low-60s, lows mid-30s, occasional snow/ice possible). Expect strong afternoon winds in both ranges — pack windproof layers for exposed ridgelines. Precipitation chances are low, so trail conditions should be dry, though nights at higher elevation may dip near or below freezing.
Fly into El Paso, loop through Guadalupe Peak, deep into Big Bend backcountry, out through Carlsbad. Mid-to-late February brings mild, dry desert winter weather: Big Bend highs around 72°F and lows near 40°F, while the higher-elevation Guadalupe Mountains run cooler and windier (highs low-60s, lows mid-30s, occasional snow/ice possible). Expect strong afternoon winds in both ranges — pack windproof layers for exposed ridgelines. Precipitation chances are low, so trail conditions should be dry, though nights at higher elevation may dip near or below freezing.