Zion Nat'l Park late November

Calflan · 11-03-2013, 12:11 PM

Hello all,
Can anyone advise what it's like in Zion Park Utah Thanksgiving weekend - weather wise? Looking to ride up from Tucson but not sure that is such a good idea.
Is snow common, roads usually OK last week of November? What temps can we expect, other issues?
Thanks

cactusjack · 11-03-2013, 12:15 PM

I've never been there that time of year, but I would think snow isn't common in the lower elevations of the park, but towards the eastern side it could be. The south entrance is low but you gain a lot of elevation as you go toward the east entrance.

ponch · 11-03-2013, 01:22 PM

I would think people are heading the other way this time of the year. Rocky Point and Baja. Mt Lemmon isn't far. Snow is something even I avoid. That said, look at the forecasts for that area. You'll get an idea what the temps will be like.

usranger74 · 11-03-2013, 06:11 PM

http://www.nps.gov/zion/contacts.htm

They have a email contact form. Shoot them a note and ask.

Calflan · 11-03-2013, 10:04 PM

Thanks all, any other insight very much appreciated. REALLY want to ride the scooter there for T-Giving, but the Mrs. nervous about temps, conditions, etc. I may cave and buy her all electric heat clothes.

Sin City Stan · 11-04-2013, 12:27 PM

Just spent a long weekend there. Daytime 70s with morning uppers in the 30s. I imagine it will be a bit colder in a few weeks but not that much. Snow should not be a problem in the Valley.

Heck, we're going back over Christmas and the average temperature is 53 then.

Enjoy the ride, it's a beautiful place. I might add you may want to check your route to Zion as it may be far worse than Zion itself.

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Calflan Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Heath, Tx. Posts: 85	Zion Nat'l Park late November Hello all, Can anyone advise what it's like in Zion Park Utah Thanksgiving weekend - weather wise? Looking to ride up from Tucson but not sure that is such a good idea. Is snow common, roads usually OK last week of November? What temps can we expect, other issues? Thanks __________________ *2010 Voyager* - Wrapped pipes; Ivan ECU Flash; Engine Ice; Debaffled stock exhaust; Thunder Intake; Ray's throttle mod on Kuryakan grips; Pax floorboard extensions; cutdown windshield; VStar trunk rack; iPod adapter. Former 2003 1600 Classic. Vulcan guy for life !! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	I've never been there that time of year, but I would think snow isn't common in the lower elevations of the park, but towards the eastern side it could be. The south entrance is low but you gain a lot of elevation as you go toward the east entrance. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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11-03-2013, 01:22 PM	#3
ponch Sr. Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Way East Valley Posts: 12,014	I would think people are heading the other way this time of the year. Rocky Point and Baja. Mt Lemmon isn't far. Snow is something even I avoid. That said, look at the forecasts for that area. You'll get an idea what the temps will be like. __________________ Ponch VBA 0019 VROC 8109-R BMWMOA 162849 BMWRA 41335 BMW: When you care enough to ride the very best. My Motorrad Blog My Motorrad YouTube 2009 BMW R1200RT Previous bikes:2007 Nomad \| 2001 Vulcan 800 Classic \| 1984 GPz750 \| 1978 KZ1000A2 Rallies: Custer '09\|Prairie Du Chien '10\|Crescent City '11
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usranger74 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: La Vista, NE Posts: 4,060	http://www.nps.gov/zion/contacts.htm They have a email contact form. Shoot them a note and ask. __________________ Bill (usranger74) Blake 2016 Goldwing VBA # 1505 Last edited by usranger74; 11-03-2013 at 10:09 PM.
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11-03-2013, 10:04 PM	#5
Calflan Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Heath, Tx. Posts: 85	Thanks all, any other insight very much appreciated. REALLY want to ride the scooter there for T-Giving, but the Mrs. nervous about temps, conditions, etc. I may cave and buy her all electric heat clothes. __________________ *2010 Voyager* - Wrapped pipes; Ivan ECU Flash; Engine Ice; Debaffled stock exhaust; Thunder Intake; Ray's throttle mod on Kuryakan grips; Pax floorboard extensions; cutdown windshield; VStar trunk rack; iPod adapter. Former 2003 1600 Classic. Vulcan guy for life !! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-04-2013, 12:27 PM	#6
Sin City Stan Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 3,746	Just spent a long weekend there. Daytime 70s with morning uppers in the 30s. I imagine it will be a bit colder in a few weeks but not that much. Snow should not be a problem in the Valley. Heck, we're going back over Christmas and the average temperature is 53 then. Enjoy the ride, it's a beautiful place. I might add you may want to check your route to Zion as it may be far worse than Zion itself. __________________ Oldest Saloon In Nevada http://www.pioneersaloon.info/ "Sin City Stan" Henderson, NV VBA #01004 VROC #29365 2004 Nomad 1500L5 +100 "The Bike" 2009 Nomad 1700 (past) 2004 Vulcan Classic 800 (past) 2010 Cortez - 2011 Crescent City - 2012 Kanab - 2013 Estes Park
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