Hoping for dry, clear roads in late January

[Mark Sedenquist]

Howdy all,

Megan and I are taking a roadtrip from Las Vegas to the south rim of the Grand Canyon. We are realizing a long-held goal of staying at the El Tovar Lodge. We will be there two nights at the end of January.

Today's storm is expected to drop 8 inches of new snow in the village. We are hoping the weathers moderates a bit so we can drive in a bit easier. Our current road trip ride doesn't have 4-WD.

I will post photos of the how the south rim looks with snow on the ground.

Mark

[Southwest Dave]

A well deserved break for the two of you and the South rim always brings with it memories of our first ever trip to the States ! Hopefully the roads are clear but you will get to see a snow covered rim and enjoy a great sunset. Looking forward to the photo's already !

Have fun

Dave

[AZBuck]

Be advised that even as I type this it's snowing in Tucson! Yes, it's literally just a few flakes rather than a true nor'easter, but still it 'snows' here.

AZBuck

[Southwest Dave]

And this is how it's looking right now.

South entrance


Bright Angel trailhead


Current conditions

Road Closures > Desert View Dr. CLOSED & Hermit Road CLOSED — 7 am Monday, Jan. 23, 2023
Alert 1, Severity closure, Road Closures > Desert View Dr. CLOSED & Hermit Road CLOSED — 7 am Monday, Jan. 23, 2023
Desert View Drive (SR 64) remains CLOSED due to icy conditions. Winter storm in progress. An additional 2 to 6 inches of snow expected today. All trails into Grand Canyon and footpaths along the rim are are snow-packed and icy.

Hopefully things will start to improve but we will still enjoy some images of a snow covered South rim !

Dave

[Mark Sedenquist]

Snow is still coming, but nice day in the Canyon today.

January 28th

Megan and I will be driving in on Tuesday.

Mark

[keithg]

Oh wowww. Looking forward to seeing pictures and hearing you both had a fantastic time.

Keith

[Mark Sedenquist]

Woke up to 5 inches of new snow in Williams and the roads were in pretty good shape going to the south rim. A little icy with blowing drifts of snow.

This is our "home" for two days, the El Tovar Hotel.


Waiting for the sunrise!


First light


Grandview Point


Duck on a Rock:


Views from the Rim Trail:





I think that hiker is in shorts!

Glorious icicles


Hard to beat this view:

[Southwest Dave]

Can't beat blue skys with snow on the ground and no better place than the Grand canyon to witness it !

Would love to be able to join you on that Veranda for a 'Hot Toddy' or two ! Great photo's.

Have fun.

Dave

[keithg]

Thank you for showing us the pics Mark and Megan. Makes Margaret and i so happy to see one of our favourite places to visit. So many memories. The hot drink with that view sounds good to Dave.

Keith.

[Mark Sedenquist]

Yes, it would be fun to have hot toddies with you on that deck