Zion National Park, Utah
Regional Weather Alerts
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus; Flat Tops; Tavaputs Plateau |
| Effective: | 2026-02-19 @ 12:24 pm -> 2026-02-21 @ 12:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-20 @ 3:00 am -> 2026-02-20 @ 6:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Grand Junction CO on 2026-02-19 @ 12:24 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 11:24AM MST until February 20 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. * WHERE...In Colorado, Flat Tops and Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus. In Utah, Tavaputs Plateau. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 11 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Southeast Utah |
| Effective: | 2026-02-19 @ 12:24 pm -> 2026-02-21 @ 12:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-20 @ 12:00 am -> 2026-02-20 @ 6:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Grand Junction CO on 2026-02-19 @ 12:24 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 11:24AM MST until February 20 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Southeast Utah. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Uncompahgre Plateau/Dallas Divide; Southwest San Juan Mountains; La Sal and Abajo Mountains |
| Effective: | 2026-02-19 @ 12:24 pm -> 2026-02-21 @ 12:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-20 @ 12:00 am -> 2026-02-20 @ 6:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Grand Junction CO on 2026-02-19 @ 12:24 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 11:24AM MST until February 20 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Colorado, Southwest San Juan Mountains and Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide. In Utah, La Sal and Abajo Mountains generally above 6500 ft. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. |
| Alert: | Avalanche Warning |
| Area(s): | Wasatch Mountains I-80 North; Wasatch Mountains South of I-80; Western Uinta Mountains; Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs; Central Mountains; Southern Mountains |
| Effective: | 2026-02-19 @ 6:25 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-19 @ 6:25 am -> 2026-02-20 @ 6:30 am |
| Severity: | Unknown |
| Certainty: | Unknown |
| Urgency: | Unknown |
| Issued By: | NWS Salt Lake City UT on 2026-02-19 @ 6:25 am |
| Headline: | Avalanche Warning issued February 19 at 5:25AM MST by NWS Salt Lake City UT |
| Description: |
AVWSLC * WHAT...The avalanche danger for the warning area is HIGH today. * WHERE...The mountains of northern, central, southwestern, and southeastern Utah, including the Abajo Range, as well as southeastern Idaho. * WHEN...The Warning will be effect from 6 AM Thursday to 6 AM Friday. * IMPACTS...Recent heavy snow combined with strong wind has created widespread areas of unstable snow. Both human-triggered and natural avalanches are likely. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Avoid all avalanche terrain. Stay off of and out from slopes steeper than 30 degrees. Carry and know how to use avalanche rescue equipment. Find safer riding conditions on slopes less than 30 degrees with no overhead hazard. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Castle Country; San Rafael Swell |
| Effective: | 2026-02-19 @ 6:15 am -> 2026-02-20 @ 10:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-19 @ 7:00 pm -> 2026-02-19 @ 6:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Salt Lake City UT on 2026-02-19 @ 6:15 am |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 5:15AM MST until February 20 at 9:00AM MST by NWS Salt Lake City UT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. * WHERE...Castle Country and San Rafael Swell. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions are expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will build in Thursday evening, with most accumulation Thursday night into Friday. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity; Western Canyonlands |
| Effective: | 2026-02-19 @ 6:15 am -> 2026-02-20 @ 10:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-19 @ 7:00 pm -> 2026-02-19 @ 6:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Salt Lake City UT on 2026-02-19 @ 6:15 am |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 5:15AM MST until February 20 at 9:00AM MST by NWS Salt Lake City UT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. * WHERE...Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity and Western Canyonlands. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions are expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will build in Thursday evening, with most accumulation Thursday night into Friday. |
| Alert: | Winter Storm Warning |
| Area(s): | Southern Mountains |
| Effective: | 2026-02-19 @ 6:15 am -> 2026-02-20 @ 10:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-19 @ 2:00 pm -> 2026-02-19 @ 6:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Salt Lake City UT on 2026-02-19 @ 6:15 am |
| Headline: | Winter Storm Warning issued February 19 at 5:15AM MST until February 20 at 9:00AM MST by NWS Salt Lake City UT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 9 and 18 inches. * WHERE...Southern Mountains. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 9 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions are expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow will build in Thursday afternoon, with most accumulation Thursday evening into Friday. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Upper Sevier River Valleys; Bryce Canyon Country |
| Effective: | 2026-02-19 @ 6:15 am -> 2026-02-20 @ 10:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-19 @ 4:00 pm -> 2026-02-19 @ 6:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Salt Lake City UT on 2026-02-19 @ 6:15 am |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 5:15AM MST until February 20 at 9:00AM MST by NWS Salt Lake City UT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 8 inches. * WHERE...Bryce Canyon Country and Upper Sevier River Valleys. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions are expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will build in Thursday evening, with most accumulation Thursday night into Friday. |
| Alert: | Winter Storm Warning |
| Area(s): | Zion National Park |
| Effective: | 2026-02-19 @ 6:15 am -> 2026-02-20 @ 10:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-19 @ 4:00 pm -> 2026-02-19 @ 6:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Salt Lake City UT on 2026-02-19 @ 6:15 am |
| Headline: | Winter Storm Warning issued February 19 at 5:15AM MST until February 20 at 9:00AM MST by NWS Salt Lake City UT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches for lower elevations, including Virgin, Rockville, and Springdale. Total snow accumulations between 9 and 15 inches for elevations above 6000 feet. * WHERE...Zion National Park. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions are expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow will build in Thursday afternoon, with most accumulation Thursday evening into Friday. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Southwest Utah |
| Effective: | 2026-02-19 @ 6:15 am -> 2026-02-20 @ 10:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-19 @ 4:00 pm -> 2026-02-19 @ 6:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Salt Lake City UT on 2026-02-19 @ 6:15 am |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 5:15AM MST until February 20 at 9:00AM MST by NWS Salt Lake City UT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. * WHERE...Southwest Utah. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions are expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will build in Thursday afternoon, with most accumulation Thursday evening into Friday. |
| Alert: | Winter Storm Warning |
| Area(s): | South Central Utah |
| Effective: | 2026-02-19 @ 6:15 am -> 2026-02-20 @ 10:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-19 @ 4:00 pm -> 2026-02-19 @ 6:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Salt Lake City UT on 2026-02-19 @ 6:15 am |
| Headline: | Winter Storm Warning issued February 19 at 5:15AM MST until February 20 at 9:00AM MST by NWS Salt Lake City UT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 10 inches. * WHERE...South Central Utah. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions are expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow will build in Thursday afternoon, with most accumulation Thursday evening into Friday. |
| Alert: | Winter Storm Warning |
| Area(s): | Central Mountains |
| Effective: | 2026-02-19 @ 6:15 am -> 2026-02-20 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-19 @ 6:00 pm -> 2026-02-19 @ 6:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Salt Lake City UT on 2026-02-19 @ 6:15 am |
| Headline: | Winter Storm Warning issued February 19 at 5:15AM MST until February 20 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Salt Lake City UT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 9 and 15 inches. * WHERE...Central Mountains. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 6 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions are expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow will build in Thursday evening, with most accumulation Thursday night into Friday. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Eastern Juab/Millard Counties; Sanpete Valley; Sevier Valley |
| Effective: | 2026-02-19 @ 6:15 am -> 2026-02-20 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-19 @ 6:00 pm -> 2026-02-19 @ 6:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Salt Lake City UT on 2026-02-19 @ 6:15 am |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 5:15AM MST until February 20 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Salt Lake City UT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches. * WHERE...Eastern Juab/Millard Counties, Sanpete Valley, and Sevier Valley. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 6 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions are expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will build in Thursday evening, with most accumulation Thursday night into Friday. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs |
| Effective: | 2026-02-19 @ 6:15 am -> 2026-02-20 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-19 @ 7:00 pm -> 2026-02-19 @ 6:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Salt Lake City UT on 2026-02-19 @ 6:15 am |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 5:15AM MST until February 20 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Salt Lake City UT |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches. * WHERE...Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions are expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will build in Thursday evening, with most accumulation Thursday night into Friday. |
| Alert: | Avalanche Warning |
| Area(s): | La Sal and Abajo Mountains |
| Effective: | 2026-02-18 @ 9:29 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-18 @ 9:29 pm -> 2026-02-19 @ 9:30 pm |
| Severity: | Unknown |
| Certainty: | Unknown |
| Urgency: | Unknown |
| Issued By: | NWS Grand Junction CO on 2026-02-18 @ 9:29 pm |
| Headline: | Avalanche Warning issued February 18 at 8:29PM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO |
| Description: |
AVWGJT THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE IS TRANSMITTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE Forest Service Utah Avalanche Center Moab UT. *WHAT...AVALANCHE WARNING. *WHERE...THE ABAJO/BLUE MOUNTAINS OF SOUTHEAST UTAH. *WHEN...6 AM MST THURSDAY THROUGH 6 AM MST FRIDAY. *AVALANCHE DANGER...THE AVALANCHE DANGER IS HIGH. *REASON/IMPACTS...HEAVY SNOWFALL ACCOMPANIED BY STRONG WINDS HAS OVERLOADED PRE-EXISTING WEAK LAYERS IN THE SNOWPACK, CREATING DANGEROUS AVALANCHE CONDITIONS. NATURAL AND HUMAN-TRIGGERED AVALANCHES ARE LIKELY. |