Zionfall foliage
No reports yet this season for Zion National Park. It usually peaks Oct 21–Nov 10.
Right now in Zion · September
- Busy season · May–Sep
- Monsoon: flash floods · Jul–Sep
23days to the next fall foliage seasonusually Oct 21–Nov 10
Next 7 days
Flood WatchFlood Watch issued September 28 at 12:24AM MDT until September 30 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT- Windy · winds up to 22 mphThursday Night, Friday, Saturday Night, Sunday, Sunday Night
- Rain likely · up to 95% 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 Zion National Park
First frost usually in ~5 weeks
Nov 2Average first fall frost
Apr 13Average last spring frost
The day a 32°F night is as likely as not, 1991–2020, at NOAA's Zion Np station (1.7 mi away, 4,038 ft). Source ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Zion National Park through the year
- Spring break crowdsMar–Apr
- Busy seasonNowMay–Sep
- Monsoon: flash floodsNowJul–Sep
- Snow (sometimes)Dec–Feb
Best spots around Zion National Park
- Riverside WalkEasy 1-mile trail along the Virgin River between narrowing walls
- Kolob Canyons RoadA five-mile scenic drive among crimson canyons
- Taylor Creek Trail2.6 miles one way into a box canyon to Double Arch Alcove
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) · NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (annual/seasonal) (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · National Park Service, Zion seasons (opens in a new tab) (Sep 26) · National Park Service, Zion hours (opens in a new tab) (Sep 26) · National Park Service, Riverside Walk (opens in a new tab) (Sep 26) · National Park Service, Kolob Canyons (opens in a new tab) (Sep 26) · National Park Service, Taylor Creek Trail (opens in a new tab) (Sep 26)
Questions people ask
When is peak fall foliage in Zion National Park in 2026?
There's no forecast yet. In a typical year it peaks Oct 21–Nov 10. We add the forecast as soon as one is published.
How is the fall color in Zion National Park right now?
Not now: the fall foliage season is over for this year. The next one starts in about 23 days (usually Oct 21–Nov 10).
Can I drive the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive in fall?
Not during shuttle season: personal vehicles can't drive it then. In fall the shuttles still run, a little less often.Sources: National Park Service, Zion hours ↗ (opens in a new tab), National Park Service, Zion seasons ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Where do I park?
Arrive early: in the busy season all parking in the park is often full by 9 a.m. Later, park in Springdale and take the town shuttle.Source: National Park Service, Zion seasons ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Where are the best spots in Zion National Park?
Riverside Walk: easy 1-mile trail along the Virgin River between narrowing walls; Kolob Canyons Road: a five-mile scenic drive among crimson canyons; Taylor Creek Trail: 2.6 miles one way into a box canyon to Double Arch Alcove.
What is Zion National Park like through the year?
Spring break crowds (Mar–Apr), Busy season (May–Sep), Monsoon: flash floods (Jul–Sep) and Snow (sometimes) (Dec–Feb).