Bryce Canyonfall foliage
No reports yet this season for Bryce Canyon National Park.
Next 7 days
Flood WatchFlood Watch issued September 28 at 12:24AM MDT until September 29 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT- Rain likely · up to 96% chanceToday, Tonight, Tuesday
National Weather Service forecast, issued Mon 2:31 AM (Eastern). Frost: a low of 36°F or less; wind: 20 mph or more; rain: 60% chance or more.
Frost near Bryce Canyon National Park
Last spring frost usually in ~8 months
Sep 27Average first fall frost
May 23Average last spring frost
The day a 32°F night is as likely as not, 1991–2020, at NOAA's Bryce Canyon Np Hqrs station (1.3 mi away, 7,890 ft). Source ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Bryce Canyon National Park through the year
- Astronomy FestivalJun
- Afternoon thunderstorm seasonJul–Aug
- Coldest, snowiest monthsDec–Feb
Best spots around Bryce Canyon National Park
- Scenic drive, southern endSmall pockets of aspen along the road
- Below the rim, Sunset to Sunrise PointAspens tucked under the canyon rim
How we know
National Weather Service forecast and alerts (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · USA National Phenology Network, colored leaves observations (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · National Park Service, View fall colors (Cedar Breaks) (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · National Park Service, Bryce Canyon quaking aspen (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · National Park Service, Bryce Canyon weather (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · National Park Service, Bryce Canyon Astronomy Festival (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (annual/seasonal) (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27)
Questions people ask
When is peak fall foliage in Bryce Canyon National Park in 2026?
We don't have local timing for Bryce Canyon National Park yet. The National Park Service says southern Utah's fall colors run from about mid-September through October: Sep 11–Oct 31. That's for the wider region, not this place alone, and not a forecast.
How is the fall color in Bryce Canyon National Park right now?
There's no official report yet this season.
Are there many aspens at Bryce Canyon?
No. The park says aspens are few and far between today; spruce and fir have shaded out groves that were once common.Source: National Park Service, Bryce Canyon quaking aspen ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Can it snow in October?
Yes. Snowstorms in October are not unusual at Bryce Canyon, though many autumn days are sunny and pleasant.Source: National Park Service, Bryce Canyon weather ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Where are the best spots in Bryce Canyon National Park?
Scenic drive, southern end: small pockets of aspen along the road; Below the rim, Sunset to Sunrise Point: aspens tucked under the canyon rim.
When is the festival in Bryce Canyon National Park?
Astronomy Festival, usually in Jun.
What is Bryce Canyon National Park like through the year?
Astronomy Festival (Jun), Afternoon thunderstorm season (Jul–Aug) and Coldest, snowiest months (Dec–Feb).