Marble Canyon & Lees Ferry, AZ

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Colorado River through Marble Canyon, Navajo Bridge, AZ
Don Graham from Redlands, CA, USA - God bless it!, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Today’s Forecast:

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84°F
High: 93° | Low: 67°
Current Temperature
Mostly Clear
Station: KPGA
Observed at: 6:50 pm CDT on 9/26/26
Wind: 5 mph | Humidity: 19%
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Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued September 26 at 12:01PM MST until September 29 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ (Expires: September 30, 2026 1:00 am)
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Description: * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive and long duration rainfall. * WHERE...All of northern and central Arizona. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Flooding will be possible over burn areas, low-water crossings, creeks, streams, washes and swimming holes. Larger creeks and rivers may exceed bankfull. Flooding of paved roads and highway underpasses will be possible. Unpaved roads could become muddy and impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Low pressure will interact with tropical moisture from the eastern Pacific. This could potentially produce numerous showers and embedded thunderstorms, with heavy rain that will fall over saturated soils and burn scars. This could lead to localized flash flooding and rises on local rivers, such as the Little Colorado River. - Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff. Instructions: You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

This Afternoon:Mostly sunny. High near 93, with temperatures falling to around 91 in the afternoon. South wind around 6 mph.
Tonight:Mostly cloudy. Low around 67, with temperatures rising to around 69 overnight. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunday:Mostly cloudy. High near 91, with temperatures falling to around 87 in the afternoon. South wind 2 to 9 mph.

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Today’s Report:

🛶 Paddling

Not Recommended
  26 /100

Not Recommended for paddling. High near 90°F. Low rain risk (5%). Light wind (9 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
  • Alert: Unfavorable weather factor
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Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 15/100
Not Recommended for paddling. High near 77°F. High rain probability (80%). Light wind (7 mph). Thunderstorms forecast or possible.

⛺ Camping

Not Recommended
  22 /100

Not Recommended for camping. High near 90°F. Low rain risk (5%). Light wind (9 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
  • Alert: Unfavorable weather factor
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Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 12/100
Not Recommended for camping. High near 77°F. High rain probability (80%). Light wind (7 mph). Thunderstorms forecast or possible.

🥾 Hiking

Not Recommended
  20 /100

Not Recommended for hiking. High near 90°F. Low rain risk (5%). Light wind (9 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
  • Alert: Unfavorable weather factor
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Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 12/100
Not Recommended for hiking. High near 77°F. High rain probability (80%). Light wind (7 mph). Thunderstorms forecast or possible.

🐟 Fishing

Not Recommended
  23 /100

Not Recommended for fishing. High near 90°F. Low rain risk (5%). Light wind (9 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
  • Alert: Unfavorable weather factor
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Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 14/100
Not Recommended for fishing. High near 77°F. High rain probability (80%). Light wind (7 mph). Thunderstorms forecast or possible.

About Marble Canyon & Lees Ferry

Marble Canyon & Lees Ferry is a Colorado River corridor page for river launches, canyon roads, campgrounds, short hikes, fishing access, and Vermilion Cliffs scenery.

Make the Most of a Marble Canyon & Lees Ferry Day

Use the forecast to decide whether river access, campground time, or scenic stops make the most sense. The area is remote, exposed, and shade-limited, so wind, heat, and storms matter even for shorter plans.

Weather Tips for the Area

  • Strong sun, desert wind, lightning, remote roads, flash-flood-prone drainages, and cold river water all affect outdoor decisions.
  • Check wind, waves, current, and lightning before choosing open water, shoreline, or river plans.
  • For campground days, check overnight lows, fire restrictions, storm timing, and how quickly shelter is available.
  • Never treat dry washes or canyon bottoms as safe during nearby storms because runoff can arrive from miles away.

Nearby Towns and Areas

This page is meant to cover a roughly 25-mile outdoor-planning area around Marble Canyon & Lees Ferry, including the Lees Ferry river-access zone, Marble Canyon services, Navajo Bridge, and nearby Vermilion Cliffs approaches. It can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:

  • Lees Ferry
  • Marble Canyon
  • Navajo Bridge
  • Vermilion Cliffs
  • Colorado River launch area
  • Balanced Rocks
  • Cathedral Wash
  • House Rock Valley Road approaches

Plan Around the Conditions

Use the forecast to choose the best version of Marble Canyon & Lees Ferry rather than forcing one itinerary. Match heat, sun exposure, wind, storm timing, water conditions, trail surfaces, fire restrictions, elevation, and road conditions to the activity that gives your group the most comfortable day.

7-Day Forecast for Marble Canyon & Lees Ferry

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84°F
High: 93° | Low: 67°
Current Temperature
Mostly Clear
Station: KPGA
Observed at: 6:50 pm CDT on 9/26/26
Wind: 5 mph | Humidity: 19%
Sat ⛅
93° 67°
1%
Sun ☁
91° 62°
5%
Mon ⛈
79° 58°
84%
Tue ⛈
77° 59°
66%
Wed 🌧
84° 60°
15%
Thu ☀
88° 62°
0%
Fri ☀
89° 62°
0%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

93° Sat 91° Sun 79° Mon 77° Tue 84° Wed 88° Thu 89° Fri

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

67° Sat 62° Sun 58° Mon 59° Tue 60° Wed 62° Thu 62° Fri

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 6 Sat 6 Sun 14 Mon 17 Tue 6 Wed 6 Thu 6 Fri
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: September 26, 2026 8:41 pm CDT