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Protected within Zion National
Park's 229 square miles (593.1 km) is a spectacular cliff-and-canyon
landscape and wilderness full of the unexpected including the world's
largest arch - Kolob Arch - with a span that measures 310 feet (94.5 m).
Wildlife such as mule deer, golden eagles, and mountain lions also
inhabit the Park. Mukuntuweap National Monument proclaimed July 31,
1909; incorporated in Zion National Monument March 18, 1918;
established as national park Nov. 19, 1919. During summer months, the
visitor centers are open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Spring,
fall and winter hours are shortened. Some visitor centers are closed
on some federal holidays. Call the 24 hour number for current
updates at 435-772-3256.
 Be prepared for a wide range of weather conditions.
Temperatures vary with changes in elevation and seasons. Day/night
temperatures may differ by over 30 degrees Fahrenheit. Spring weather is
very unpredictable. Stormy, wet days are common, but warm, sunny weather
may occur too. Precipitation peaks in March and September. Spring
wildflowers bloom from April through June, peaking in May. Summer days
are hot (95-100 degrees F.), but overnight lows are usually comfortable
(65-70 degrees F.) Afternoon thunderstorms are common from mid-July
through mid-September. Storms may produce waterfalls as well as flash
floods.
Fall days are usually clear and mild;
nights are often cool. Autumn color displays begin in September in the
high country, and in Zion Canyon in early November. Winters in Zion Canyon
are fairly mild. Winter storms bring rain or light snow to Zion Canyon,
but heavier snow to the higher elevations. Clear days may become quite warm,
reaching 60 degrees F.; nights are often in the 20s and 30s. Winter storms
can last several days and cause roads to be icy, especially on the east
side of Zion. Zion roads are plowed, except the Kolob Terrace Road, which
is closed in winter. Be prepared for winter driving conditions from
November through March.
National Parks Conservation Association -
The gradual, accelerated warming of our planet will have disastrous consequences for America's
national parks. But all is not lost. Although the situation seems dire, NPCA's report,
Unnatural Disaster, says we
can still halt the most severe effects of climate change if we take action now. The national parks offer
a unique opportunity to draw attention to America’s priceless resources at risk, and to showcase
opportunities to act to protect them.
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