Mount Carmel Tunnel

Is Mount Carmel Tunnel open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Zion National Park. It doesn't name Mount Carmel Tunnel, so check the source for the area it covers.

• Watchman Trail closed

  Park closure covering Zion National Park · NPS · Zion National Park

• Toxic cyanobacteria in rivers, streams, and pools

  Park alert covering Zion National Park · NPS · Zion National Park

• Large vehicle restrictions on Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway

  Park alert covering Zion National Park · NPS · Zion National Park

As of Oct 24, 8:00 pm MDT · Source: NPS · Zion National Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Mount Carmel Tunnel

Best months: February–May and October–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

1. Jan

   54° / 30°

   7 wet

2. Feb

   58° / 34°

   8 wet

3. Mar

   66° / 39°

   8 wet

4. Apr

   73° / 44°

   6 wet

5. May

   83° / 53°

   4 wet

6. Jun

   95° / 62°

   3 wet

7. Jul

   100° / 70°

   5 wet

8. Aug

   98° / 69°

   6 wet

9. Sep

   91° / 61°

   5 wet

10. Oct

    78° / 49°

    5 wet

11. Nov

    64° / 37°

    5 wet

12. Dec

    53° / 29°

    6 wet · 1 snow

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Zion Np, UT, 1.2 mi away at 4,038 ft. The station sits about 800 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.