Zion questions–mosquitos? snow?

[Aaron D]

Planning "Zion traverse" from west to east on the last weekend of March.

1. Are there mosquitos or other annoying bugs in Zion? (do I need my deet/headnet that I take for July sierra nevada trips?)

2. Im watching the weather/snowpack somewhat. For those more familiar, what do you think the higher elevations are like so far this year? Is there a lot of snow accumulation up high so far?

[Mike Schasch]

Hey there, I live in the place so here ya go.

1. USUALLY I don't experience mosquitoes/noseeums in Zion. Not a lot of standing water and noseeums seem to enjoy lower elevations. Take a bit of deet, no need for headnet.

2.Just flew over Zion in a plane the other day (lucky me), most the traverse is damn near hike-able now. Not a lot of snow at all. Of course this will change a few times (like this weekend) as we get a few more snow storms. The snow will melt fast (temps have been up to the 70's already). Hopefully not too many cold storms hit between now and your hike.

[Tim Drescher]

Mike,

I tried responding to your information on the previous thread about my Zion itinerary (now on page 2 of this forum). I see that you don't have a PM option on your profile. Could you help me out?

[Aaron D]

Thank you Mike, very helpful info.

[Aaron D]

Any updates on trail conditions in higher elevation areas of Zion?

Are there any crazy stream crossings to worry about? Major snow accumulation?

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