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Current Conditions

Alerts

Danger

• Extreme Hot Weather Expected At Zion National Park

  Alert 1 , Severity ,danger ,, Extreme Hot Weather Expected At Zion National Park Weather forecasts very hot days for Zion National Park and the surrounding areas through the weekend and into next week. Visitors coming to the Park need to take extra precautions due to expected extremely high temperatures this week.
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Park Closure

• Zion National Park Announces Schedule of 2017 Climbing Closures

  Alert 1 , Severity ,closure ,, Zion National Park Announces Schedule of 2017 Climbing Closures Climbing routes on cliffs used by nesting Peregrine Falcons in Zion National Park will be temporarily closed beginning March 1, 2017 in order to protect these birds which are in recovery from “endangered species” status.
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Information

• Fire Restrictions

  Alert 1 , Severity ,information ,, Fire Restrictions Fire Restrictions to be Implemented in Zion National Park; Campfires Prohibited in Zion Canyon.
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Zion National Park is Open

Zion National Park is open all year. Facility hours and the shuttle schedule change throughout the year.

 

Shuttle System

2017 Shuttle Schedule
The Zion National Park free Shuttle Service in Zion Canyon and Springdale resumed on Saturday, March 11, 2017 and will operate into late November. During this time the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive will be closed to private vehicles.

Free Shuttles will leave frequently from the Zion Canyon Visitor Center from 6 am to 8:30 pm. There will be shuttle busses arriving at every stop in Zion Canyon and in Springdale every 10-15 minutes.

 

Weather Conditions

In summer, temperatures in Zion National Park often exceed 100°F/38°C. Zion experiences monsoons from mid-July into September that results in an increased risk of flash floods. Always be aware of the threat of storms and lightning and be prepared for a wide range of weather conditions. Check the weather forecast and know what to expect on the Weather and Climate page, or find out what it looks like now on the park webcam.

 

River Conditions

Flow Rate of the Virgin River

The Narrows closes when the flow rate is over 150 cubic feet per second (CFS), or during spring snowmelt. The Narrows also closes when a Flash Flood Warning is issued by the National Weather Service, and remains closed for two hours after the warning is lifted. Check the weather before you head into a narrow canyon. Flash floods are always possible.

 

Latest News

Visit the News Release page for up-to-date park news. Connect with Zion through our social media sites on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Flickr.

 

Trail Conditions

6/1/2017- The Hidden Canyon Trail will be closed from June 1 to September 5, 2017 for trail repair.

 

Road Conditions

In addition to this page, you can also find updated road conditions on Twitter. For Utah road conditions, call 866-511-8824, or if you are in Utah, dial 5-1-1 on your cell phone.

Zion Canyon Scenic Drive: 6/7/2017 - Clear and dry.
From March through late November the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive is accessible by free shuttle bus only.

Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway: 6/7/2017 - Open. Clear and dry.

Kolob Canyons Road: In winter, the Kolob Canyons Road closes frequently during inclement weather. For current conditions call the Kolob Canyons Visitor Center at 435-586-9548.

Kolob Terrace Road: 6/7/2017 - The Kolob Terrace Road is all clear all the way to Kolob Reservior. The Lava Point Road is open. The Lava Point Campground is open.