Winter Storm Warning Issued for Zion National Park; Up to 15 Inches of Snow Forecasted
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Zion National Park, effective from Thursday afternoon through Friday morning, as heavy snow threatens travel conditions.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Zion National Park, Utah
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Salt Lake City
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Zion National Park, Utah.
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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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