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Bryce Canyon National ParkThis selection of Hoodoos is referred to as the Chinese Wall
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Bryce Canyon National Park
Weather Outlook

Wondering what the weather might be like for your visit to Bryce Canyon?

Current Conditions

A current forecast for our area is provided by the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration. A webcam is also available from the Town of Tropic, located in the valley east of Bryce Canyon. Though the camera shows the Aquarius Plateau, northeast from Bryce Canyon, this is a typical view eastward from the main amphitheater in the park.

Grand Staircase Escalante Road Conditions can be accessed here, or by calling one of the BLM Visitor Centers or offices:

  • Cannonville Visitor Center - (435) 679-8981 (open 7 days a week from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. MDT)
  • Escalante Interagency Visitor Center - (435) 826-5499 (open 7 days a week 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. MDT)
  • Kanab Headquarters - (435) 644-4300 (open 7 days a week 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (MDT)
  • Big Water Visitor Center - (435) 675-3200 (open 7 days a week 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. MDT)

Climate Information

Historical climate information for Bryce Canyon, and the entire Colorado Plateau is informative for comparing past weather trends. This information is provided by the Northern Colorado Plateau Network of the National Park Service.

Fire Outlook - Information about fire restrictions and summer outlook are available from the following links.

 
Average weather for Bryce Canyon by month
night sky over north american, central america and a northern portion of the south american continents  

Did You Know?
Stargazers have been coming to Bryce Canyon for centuries. The first "formal" star gazing programs began in 1969. Read "A Brief History..." by clicking the "more" link below.
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Last Updated: July 17, 2008 at 11:28 EST