Tens of thousands of Burners will begin arriving in Black Rock City when the gates open at 12:01 a.m. Sunday. By then, the playa will already be cooling slightly from a late-week heat peak.

The National Weather Service in Reno forecasts triple-digit heat Friday before temperatures ease into the 90s with storm chances through early next week.

When do the gates open at Burning Man?

The gates to Black Rock City open at 12:01 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 24, and will remain open through Monday, Sept. 1.

Burners are asked not to arrive before gates open, as anyone showing up early will be turned away.

The box office will close at noon Saturday, Aug. 30, so any tickets or credentials must be picked up before then, organizers said.

Event organizers also caution against pulling off the state highway

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