Parks / Zion / South Entrance

Zion · Springdale, UT (SR-9)

Zion South Entrance: this week

Open — shuttle through Nov 28 Week of Nov 9–15, 2026

The South Entrance at Springdale leads to the Zion Canyon Visitor Center, where shuttles leave for the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive, the Riverside Walk and The Narrows.

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Official conditions

This week at the South Entrance

From NPS pages and alerts fetched Nov 12, 2026. Each line links to its source.

OpenZion Canyon shuttle, Oct 25 – Nov 28: first bus 7 am from the Visitor Center, last bus up-canyon 5 pm, last bus out of Temple of Sinawava 6:15 pm. No service Nov 29 – Dec 25. Springdale Line: 8 am – 6 pm through Nov 28. NPS
InfoZion Canyon Visitor Center, park store and wilderness desk: 8 am – 5 pm. Human History Museum: 10 am – 5 pm. NPS
ClosedWatchman Trail is closed pending repairs and Hidden Canyon is closed (rockfall). Angels Landing requires a permit. NPS alert NPS NPS
Heads-upParking is limited. When park lots fill, park in Springdale; vehicles outside designated spaces can be cited and towed. NPS alert
InfoWatchman Campground is open year-round (reservations required). South Campground closes seasonally in winter. NPS NPS

Entrance fee: Private vehicle $35. Non-US residents 16+ pay an additional $100 nonresident fee unless entering with an annual / America the Beautiful pass. Angels Landing requires a separate permit. NPS fees NPS API NPS

Weather

Forecast near the South Entrance

Snapshot from the National Weather Service, fetched Nov 12, 2026. Live forecast loads below if you're online.Full NWS forecast

Period	Temp	Forecast	Wind
Tonight	46°F	Clear	16 mph
Thursday	74°F	Sunny	5 to 16 mph
Thursday Night	47°F	Partly Cloudy	10 to 16 mph
Friday	69°F	Mostly Sunny then Chance Light Rain	3 to 16 mph
Friday Night	44°F	Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms	3 to 16 mph
Saturday	57°F	Showers And Thunderstorms	5 to 18 mph
Saturday Night	37°F	Mostly Clear	2 to 9 mph
Sunday	62°F	Mostly Sunny	0 to 9 mph

Know the risks

What actually matters here in mid-November

The goal is a good trip, not a scary one. These are the hazards NPS highlights for this area and season, and what to do about each.

The Narrows in November

Cold water and short days. Check USGS flow and the NWS forecast the morning you go; the route closes at 150 cfs or under a Flash Flood Warning. Showers and thunderstorms are forecast Friday night and Saturday. NPS NWS

In GOESEnvironmental Health: hypothermia and frostbite assessments

Don't miss the last shuttle

NPS says not to wait for the last shuttle of the day. Being stuck in the canyon after dark in November means a long, cold walk out. NPS

In GOESEnvironmental Health: hypothermia and frostbite assessments

Cyanobacteria in the Virgin River

Don't drink river water or put your head under. NPS's advisory covers rivers, streams and pools parkwide. NPS

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Before you go in

Checklist for the South Entrance

Arrive early or park in SpringdaleLots fill, and towing is enforced.
Note the last shuttle timesLast bus up-canyon 5 pm; last out 6:15 pm through Nov 28.
A gallon of water per person per dayNPS's desert rule applies even when it's cool.
Download GOES in SpringdaleDon't count on coverage in the canyon.

Follow official NPS rules, posted closures and ranger instructions. They override anything on this page.

Park-wide

Zion risks everywhere in the park

Flash floods

Flash floods can happen at any time in Zion, carrying trees and boulders. The Narrows closes when flow exceeds 150 cfs or when NWS issues a Flash Flood Warning. Rain and thunderstorms are forecast Friday night into Saturday this week. NPS NPS NWS

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Toxic cyanobacteria

Don't drink water from rivers, streams or pools, and don't submerge your head in them. Use potable water, and treat spring water only as a last resort. NPS NPS alert

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Hypothermia in the canyons

NPS: hypothermia is a major hazard in narrow canyons, and immersion in water is the fastest way to lose body heat. Avoid cotton and eat before you get chilled. NPS

In GOESEnvironmental Health: hypothermia and frostbite assessments

Cliffs

Falls from cliffs on trails have caused deaths. Loose sand on stone is slippery, so stay on the trail and back from edges. NPS

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NPS alerts

All active Zion alerts

Pulled from the NPS Data API on Nov 12, 2026; the same alerts appear on nps.gov/zion.

Park ClosureWatchman Trail closed. The Watchman Trail is closed pending repairs.
CautionLarge vehicle restrictions on Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway. Vehicles that exceed length, width, height, or weight limits cannot travel between Canyon Junction and the park's East Entrance. See the current limits on the page linked below. More
CautionToxic cyanobacteria in rivers, streams, and pools. Do not submerge your head in or drink instream water in Zion National Park. More
InformationAngels Landing Pilot Permit Program. All hikers need a permit to hike Angels Landing. Learn why you need a permit and how to get one using the link below. More
InformationPlease park legally and responsibly. Zion has limited parking. Once parking spaces in Zion are full, visitors should park in Springdale. Please park only in designated spaces. Vehicles parked outside of designated spaces are subject to citation and towing. More

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Other Zion entrances

South EntranceOpen — shuttle through Nov 28
East EntranceOpen — gravel section, size limits
Kolob Canyons EntranceOpen — may close for snow or ice

Zion overview, closures and park-wide risks →

Sources

Where this week's information comes from

Fetched Thu Nov 12, 2026 (JST), which is Wed Nov 11 evening in US time zones. We don't publish wait times, bear sightings or conditions we can't source. Check the official pages before you go — they're updated more often than we are.