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Generally speaking, winters in southern Utah and the Arizona Strip enjoy low humidity and clear, blue skies. At lower elevations the weather is milder, with occasional light snowfall. At higher elevations, freezing weather with heavy snowfalls is common. For example, the Grand Canyon's North Rim, standing at a staggering 8,200 feet high, receives snow year-round, but closes down during the winter months as a result of extremely heavy snowfalls that block the roads. Spring weather can be very unpredictable, ranging from stormy and wet to clear and sunny. During the summer, temperatures in the lower-elevation areas are relatively hot and can sometimes (read: rarely) reach into the 90s. Areas at higher elevations, on the other hand, experience cooler temperatures. In all areas in the region there are frequent thunderstorms that sometimes lead to hazardous flash floods. Falls experience extremely unpredictable weather, but, for the most part, the skies are clear and the temperatures are cool to mild.
Wintertime weather for this region is conducive to skiing, tubing, and other snow-related activities, especially up in areas at higher elevations. For people who prefer not to see a blanket of white covering the ground, the shoulder seasons of spring and fall feature mild temperatures and mostly clear, crisp atmospheric conditions in areas at lower elevations. Save for the occasional rainstorm, visitors can best enjoy outdoor activities during these seasons.
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