Tucson to Zion in Mid-March?

I agree with the Las Vegas route, if nothing else than for the roads. We went to Zion through Flagstaff and Page to Kanab and hated the road conditions to Page, then west to Kanab on hwy 89. This was about 6 years ago, in mid May. We came home through Las Vegas and down 93 to Phoenix. Much smoother road conditions and it was only about 50 miles further in distance. The weather was fine, with a couple of cool, windy days. But plenty of sunshine.

Thanks guys! You have convinced me - I also think I will go the Las Vegas route instead of Flagstaff.

Steve

steveandjil wrote:
Hi Folks,

We are really struggling with our spring break plans. One option is to go to Zion. I think I will be beautiful there then, and not too crowded. Question for the experts - do you think we will hit snow on the way there. Standard route goes through Flagstaff ...

Steve

You are in a House right, some of the best rips in Utah have been when we were so lucky and got to see those beautiful Red Rocks in the SNOW.

If you watch the weather, and drive smart you will not have an issue, IMHO, Go for it, worst thing that can happen is you spend a night or two waiting out a big storm but most likely you will have little orr no issue.

BOL,

I agree with watching the forecast, having a backup plan, and deciding at the last minute based on weather.

My dad went to Zion in October 2013 (a similarly iffy time of year). He woke to a bit of snow one morning, but the rest of the time it was gorgeous. And empty!

I would go by the way of Phoenix and US 93 to Las Vegas. Just a few more miles, but at a much lower elevation and no worry about snow.
Then if time permits stop by Valley of Fire State Park, NV just north of Vegas.

No way to predict. Very occasionally over the last 20 years, we've gotten snow in Sedona as late as mid-April. I'd make your reservation (if needed) and watch the 10-day weather forecast when time gets near.