Lake Powell

64 technical canyons and slot canyon routes

Lake Powell canyons often combine desert slots with lake access. Water levels can change access points and exit strategies. Some routes fall within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area where permits may be required.

64
Total Canyons
7
Beginner (1-2)
23
Intermediate (3)
25
Advanced (4+)

3-Day Weather Forecast & Flash Flood Risk for Lake Powell

Low Risk Today Based on NOAA regional forecast
Today
2026-04-11
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66° / 48°
Drizzle
Flash Flood Risk: Low
Rain: 21% · Wind: 31 mph
Tomorrow
2026-04-12
62° / 42°
Partly cloudy
Flash Flood Risk: Low
Rain: 9% · Wind: 30 mph
Day 3
2026-04-13
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59° / 40°
Drizzle
Flash Flood Risk: Moderate
Rain: 37% · Wind: 17 mph
Storms: 7 PM–11 PM
Today · Tomorrow · Day 3 — Source: Open-Meteo / NOAA regional forecast data

Check the Lake Powell 3-day weather forecast and regional flash flood outlook before choosing a canyon. This quick overview helps canyoneers compare temperatures, rain chances, storm timing, and NOAA-based flash flood risk across the Lake Powell region.

Use this Lake Powell conditions overview as a regional planning reference for canyoneering, slot canyon trips, and weather-sensitive routes. Always verify local conditions before entering any canyon.

Areas in Lake Powell

All Lake Powell Canyons

Junkyard Canyon

4B 6 rappels · 190ft max

Bareback (restricted)

4B

Bobcat (restricted)

4B 3 rappels

Centaur (restricted)

4B 4 rappels

Cheetah (restricted)

4B 2 rappels

Colt 45 (restricted)

4B 7 rappels

Excalibur (restricted)

4B 9 rappels

Happy Dog

4B 6 rappels

Heckle

4B

Iron Horse (restricted)

4B 4 rappels

Jeckle

4B

Lynx (restricted)

4B 2 rappels

Ocelot (restricted)

4B 3 rappels

Poe Canyon (aka Smiling Cricket)

4B · 82ft max

Pony Down (restricted)

4B

Porcupine (restricted)

4B 2 rappels

Rotary Dial

4B 4 rappels

Sabertooth (restricted)

4B 3 rappels

Teacups (restricted)

4B

Tinnitus

4B

Unicorn (restricted)

4B 4 rappels

West Canyon Narrows (restricted)

4B 3 rappels

Wetherill Canyon (restricted)

4B 2 rappels

Waterholes Canyon (Lower)

4B

2.8-Mile Wash

3A 1 rappels

3.7-Mile Wash

3A

4.4-Mile Wash

3A

5-Mile Wash

3A

5.5-Mile Wash

3A

12.2-Mile Wash

3A

Badger Canyon

3A 4 rappels · 59ft max

Jackass Canyon

3A 1 rappels

Sevenmile Draw

3A

Soap Creek Canyon

3A

Baboon Laughs aka O Canyon

3B 4 rappels · 98ft max

Blue Pool Wash

3A 1 rappels · 49ft max

Cathedral Canyon (restricted)

3B 3 rappels · 66ft max

Downward Spiral

3A 1 rappels

Forbidding Canyon (restricted)

3B 4 rappels · 82ft max

Grease Monkey

3B 1 rappels

Kaibito Creek - Upper (closed)

3A 3 rappels

Lone Rock Canyon (East Fork)

3A

Starting Water Wash (closed)

3A

Ferry Swale

3B 4 rappels · 200ft max

Wildcat Tank Canyon

3A 1 rappels

Fiddlestick Canyon

3A

Antelope Canyon - Lower (restricted)

2A

Antelope Canyon - Upper (restricted)

2A

Canyon X (restricted)

2A

Cardiac Canyon (restricted)

2A

State Line Canyon

2A 3 rappels · 33ft max

Cathedral Wash

1A

Butterfly Canyon (closed)

1A

Cha Canyon (restricted)

Chaol Canyon (closed)

Crystal Springs Canyon

3A

Face Canyon (restricted)

Friends with Bennies

Labyrinth Canyon (restricted)

Leopard (restricted)

Lion (aka Kelsey's Upper Slot of West Canyon, restricted)

Mountain Sheep Canyon (restricted)

Peach Wash (closed)

Tiger (restricted)

4B 4 rappels · 40ft max

Plan your Lake Powell canyoneering trip with weather forecasts and trip tracking

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Lake Powell Weather & Flash Flood FAQ

What is the flash flood risk in Lake Powell today?

The Lake Powell regional forecast gives a quick overview of today's flash flood risk using NOAA regional forecast guidance, along with temperature, rain chances, and storm timing.

What is the 3-day weather forecast for Lake Powell?

The Lake Powell 3-day weather forecast shows a simple day-by-day view of temperatures, storm potential, and regional flash flood outlook to help canyoneers compare conditions before a trip.

Is this weather forecast canyon-specific?

No. This is a regional Lake Powell weather and flash flood overview designed as a planning reference. Conditions can vary by drainage, route, and storm pattern.

Why does flash flood risk matter in Lake Powell?

Lake Powell includes many canyons and drainages where rain and storms can quickly change conditions. A regional flash flood outlook helps users understand broader weather risk before selecting a route.

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