Angels Landing & Scout Lookout, UT
Today’s Forecast:
Today’s Report:
Hiking
Use Caution for hiking. High near 51°F. Risk of rain later today (43%). Light wind (10 mph).
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Marginal weather factor
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Outdoor Events / Activities
Use Caution for outdoor events / activities. High near 51°F. Risk of rain later today (43%). Light wind (10 mph).
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Marginal weather factor
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Camping
Use Caution for camping. High near 51°F. Risk of rain later today (43%). Light wind (10 mph).
- Temp: Favorable conditions
- Rain: Marginal weather factor
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
About Angels Landing & Scout Lookout
Outdoor plans at Angels Landing & Scout Lookout work best when timing follows the destination’s wind, precipitation, temperature, and seasonal access. Conditions may differ between The Grotto and Springdale, so use the forecast for the exact part of the destination you plan to visit.
Planning an Outing at Angels Landing & Scout Lookout
Choose the activity window with the best combination of safe access, manageable wind, comfortable temperatures, and enough daylight. For this page, the main planning focus is hiking, outdoor events, camping; verify the approach toward West Rim Trail rather than assuming the entire region is operating normally.
Weather Tips
- Plan for limited shade, weak cell service, dust, smoke, lightning, and longer-than-expected emergency travel.
- Use an early start to limit heat and sun exposure, and carry more water than a shaded mountain outing would require.
- Check flash-flood potential, upstream storms, recent rainfall, and wash crossings before entering narrow or low terrain.
- Use current access information for the approach from The Grotto; closures may not be obvious from the regional forecast.
Nearby Towns and Areas
Use this forecast as practical context for outdoor plans near:
- The Grotto
- West Rim Trail
- Refrigerator Canyon
- Walter’s Wiggles
- Zion Lodge
- Emerald Pools
- Springdale
Adjust the Day to the Forecast
Keep the objective flexible and choose the version of the day that preserves a comfortable margin for access, weather, and daylight.
7-Day Forecast for Angels Landing & Scout Lookout
Weather by Season
Winter
Cool days can favor exposed routes, but freezing nights, snow, ice, wind, and short daylight still affect roads and shaded trails. Around Zion Lodge, confirm local roads and facilities before committing to the day.
Spring
Spring alternates between comfortable hiking weather, strong wind, mud, runoff, and sudden cold fronts. Around Emerald Pools, confirm local roads and facilities before committing to the day.
Summer
Summer demands early starts, aggressive hydration, shade planning, and close attention to monsoon lightning and flash-flood forecasts. Around Springdale, confirm local roads and facilities before committing to the day.
Fall
Fall often brings the best daytime temperatures before cold fronts, smoke, and rapidly shortening daylight reduce the planning margin. Around The Grotto, confirm local roads and facilities before committing to the day.
Key Climate Data Points
- Annual average temperature: roughly 55–65°F in Utah’s lower desert and canyon country; local elevation and aspect create substantial variation.
- Annual snowfall: usually light at low elevations, while nearby mountains receive much more.
- Warmest months: July is generally warmest, moderated strongly by elevation.
- Coolest months: December and January are usually coolest.
- Wettest season: Winter and early spring bring much of the mountain precipitation, while southern and eastern Utah also receive summer monsoon moisture.
- Driest season: Late spring into early summer is commonly driest before monsoon influence develops.
- Best outdoor window: Spring and fall for exposed terrain; use early hours for summer activity.