Winter in SW Utah
![Winter fog at Court of the Patriarchs a steam train is coming down the mountain](https://zionjeeptours.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7036/2015/02/ians_pic.jpg?w=1000&h=1000)
![Winter Fog](https://zionjeeptours.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/ians_pic-300x206.jpg)
Winter fog at Court of the Patriarchs.
More frequently, winter scenes at Zion consist of a dusting of snow at the tops of the 7,000′ – 8000′ peeks, with fog rolling up the hillsides to lend an additional sense of mystery and awe to a landscape which is already beautiful beyond words. Crowds are gone, leaving the wildlife to enjoy their surroundings without being disturbed. Mule deer roam the river-bottoms, and seem content to stay-put rather than venture away from food and running water.
![Mule Deer buck at Zion.](https://zionjeeptours.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/buck-300x263.jpg)
Mule Deer buck.
Tourists are allowed to drive directly up Zion Canyon from the end of October thru mid-March, with shuttles taking over during the peak season in warmer months. This makes winter a great time to visit the park! When you are finished seeing the easily-accessible sections of Zion, give Zion Outback Safaris a call, and we will take you on a private Jeep tour of the “outback.”
For those who can’t make the trip this winter, enjoy the photos and visit soon!
![Winter at Zion](https://zionjeeptours.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/3a-copy.jpg)
Winter at Zion