Winter Storm Warning Issued for Zion National Park; Up to 15 Inches of Snow Forecasted

Alert Details

A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Salt Lake City, UT. The warning is effective starting at 3:00 PM MST on Thursday, February 19, and remains in effect until 9:00 AM MST on Friday, February 20.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers Zion National Park. This includes lower elevation areas such as Virgin, Rockville, and Springdale, as well as high-altitude regions within the park boundaries.

What You Should Do

Residents and visitors are advised to take the following precautions:

• If travel is necessary, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
• Monitor winter road conditions via the Utah Department of Transportation at http://www.udottraffic.utah.gov.
• Prepare for hazardous driving conditions throughout the duration of the storm.

Expected Conditions

Heavy snow is expected across the region with varying accumulation amounts based on elevation:

• Lower Elevations (including Virgin, Rockville, and Springdale): Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches.
• Elevations above 6000 feet: Total snow accumulations between 9 and 15 inches.
• Impacts: Winter driving conditions are expected due to heavy snowfall.

Timeline

The storm is expected to build in on Thursday afternoon, February 19. The heaviest accumulation is anticipated to occur Thursday evening and continue into Friday morning. The warning is scheduled to expire at 9:00 AM MST on February 20.