Check the Alerts above for current road conditions and closure messages.
For road conditions outside the park, visit https://www.udottraffic.utah.gov/
Winter Road Closures
Following snowstorms, the main park road closes temporarily at mile marker 3 to allow snow plow crews to clear snow from the higher elevations of the park's scenic southern drive. Closures typically last a day or more, depending on snowstorm durations. Along the first three miles of the main road, the Bryce Amphitheater area (which includes Bryce Point, Inspiration Point, Sunset Point, and Sunrise Point) is the first area to be plowed, so it remains accessible even during temporary closures of the scenic southern drive.
There are only two roads that are closed to vehicle traffic for the entire winter season: the 1 mile (1.6 km) road leading to Fairyland Point and the 0.3 mile (0.5 km) road leading to Paria View. These two spur roads close after snow levels begin to require plow removal, but remain accessible for hikers, cross-country skiiers, and snowshoers.
Trail Conditions
Winter has arrived to our trails. Snow and ice are commonplace. Prepare accordingly; additional traction to combat icy patchs and hiking poles may be necessary.
Backcountry Under-the-Rim Trail Damage and Hiker Advisory
Due to deteriorated trail conditions, those hiking the Under-the-Rim trail must understand that they do so at their own risk. Strong wayfinding skills are a must, and responses to emergency situations may be difficult and delayed.
- Lighting or maintaining a fire is prohibited in the park except in established government receptacles in North Campground, Sunset Campground, and designated picnic areas.
- Personally owned enclosed charcoal or gas grills may be used in North Campground, Sunset Campground, and designated picnic areas provided that no scorching of the ground surface occurs. If a private enclosed grill is used, all ashes must be thoroughly extinguished, cooled and removed from the park or placed in trash receptacles.
Fires outside of established grates or privately owned grills could present a fire danger and could fire scar the resources of the campsite.
- Fires are prohibited in the backcountry, but self-contained stoves and lanterns are permitted in backcountry campsites.
In the interest of protection of environmental and scenic values, protection of natural resources and public safety, these restrictions on fire are necessary. These restrictions do not affect the use of fuel stoves or lanterns for camping purposes.
- No areas of the park are designated for the use or possession of fireworks or firecrackers. The use and/or possession of fireworks or pyrotechnics of any kind is prohibited throughout the park.
NOAA provides a current weather forecast for Bryce Canyon and surrounding areas. Our weather page can provide a good idea of what the weather might be like at various times of year.
The park maintains an automated SNOTEL site at Agua Canyon. Note that Agua Canyon is nearly 1,000 feet higher than the Visitor Center area. Snow levels near the Visitor Center tend to be around half of what is present at Agua Canyon.
Lightning is a year-round possibility, but it's most common (and most dangerous!) during summer thunderstorms in July and August. .
Check on current watches, warnings, and forecasts.
