Zion National Park
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 21 at 12:44AM MDT until July 21 at 1:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
SVRSLC The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southwestern San Juan County in southeastern Utah... Southeastern Kane County in southern Utah... * Until 100 AM MDT. * At 1244 AM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 19 miles northeast of Labyrinth Canyon to 6 miles southeast of Lake Powell, moving west at 20 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Lake Powell, Labyrinth Canyon, and Dangling Rope Marina.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 21 at 12:37AM MDT until July 21 at 1:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
SVRSLC The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... South central Garfield County in southern Utah... Southwestern San Juan County in southeastern Utah... Northeastern Kane County in southern Utah... * Until 100 AM MDT. * At 1236 AM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 19 miles northwest of Ticaboo to 16 miles northeast of Lake Powell, moving northwest at 20 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. At 1225AM, a 67 mph gust was reported at Bullfrog Basin Marina. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Lake Powell. This includes Utah Route 276 between mile markers 27 and 34.
Flood Watch issued July 20 at 12:15PM MDT until July 22 at 3:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Castle Country, Central Mountains, Eastern Juab/Millard Counties, San Rafael Swell, Sanpete Valley, Sevier Valley, Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs, Western Millard and Juab Counties, Bryce Canyon Country, Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity, Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell, South Central Utah, Southern Mountains, Upper Sevier River Valleys, Western Canyonlands, Lower Washington County, Southwest Utah and Zion National Park. This includes recent burn scars such as Cottonwood, Silver King, Forsyth, France Canyon, Monroe Canyon. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive rainfall may result in flooding of slot canyons, normally dry washes, slick rock areas, recent burn scars including Forsyth, France Canyon, Cottonwood, Silver King, and Monroe Canyon, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Overview
Zion National Park is open year-round and remains one of Utah's most spectacular destinations. The park recently reopened the Weeping Rock Trail in September 2025 after a nearly two-year closure from a November 2023 rockfall, with repaired stairs, railings, and trail tread. However, Hidden Canyon and the East Rim Trail to Observation Point from the canyon floor remain closed due to ongoing rockfall concerns. Observation Point is still accessible via the East Mesa Trail from outside the canyon. The park operates on a seasonal shuttle system: fall shuttle service ended December 1, 2024, with private vehicles allowed in Zion Canyon from December 2-19. Holiday shuttle service ran December 20-29, 2024, and now private vehicles can access Zion Canyon Scenic Drive (expect limited parking and possible road closures when full). Spring shuttle service will resume in 2025 (dates TBD, typically March). Angels Landing remains open but requires a permit through a lottery system. Watchman Campground is open year-round with reservations via Recreation.gov up to 6 months in advance; South and Lava Point Campgrounds are closed for winter. Visitor centers are open daily 8am-5pm. Winter temperatures drop to freezing at night, with Virgin River water temperatures consistently below 50°F for Narrows hiking. The park remains geologically active with ongoing rockfall hazards—always check current conditions before visiting.
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