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"Newmar Owners Forum Member & iRV2 Contributor" |
Hi All: We're hanging out in Benson, then Casa Grande, AZ waiting for winter to abate so we can move North to visit the Grand Canyon. Can anyone tell us WHEN (month/dates) it might be o.k. to move North up toward Sedona/Verde area, then further North up around....? say Williams or some place where it'll be pleasant evenings, and good access to visit the Canyon. We live in a 45 ftr. with Honda Element tow car. Frankly, we're getting pretty tired of the COLD and WIND we've been living in since December, and REALLY don't care to move into more freezing nights and cold days while visiting the Canyon. We know there aren't any guarantees, but when is the earliest chance of having pretty good weather up there??? Thanks. Steve & Lynette
08 Newmar 45' Essex Spartan K2 500 Cummins ISM Honda Element Toad |
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"Excel Owner's Forum Member, Full-Timers Excel Club "   |
This website shows average monthly minimum and maximum temperatures for the Grand Canyon.
We visited the South Rim of the Grand Canyon the middle of April 2006 and the temperatures were very nice. However, since this winter has been colder, it may take longer for the temperatures to warm up. I'd recommend keeping an eye on the temperatures at any of the various weather sites, such as this one from Weather.com. Linda Hylton 2007 Excel Classic 30RKE 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 Big Horn Edition On the road fulltiming...see where we are now: http://map.datastormusers.com/user1.cfm?user=1167   |
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"Monaco Owners Forum Member"  |
Hi Chickadee
 Our son lives in Flagstaff and he tells us that this has been a very wet, snowey and cold winter. The "canyon" and most of Northern AZ is at elevation and it could be cold for most of March. The town of Williams is a bit lower in elevation but still could be snowey and cold. You just never know with "Mother Nature". It has been really different this year. Good Luck and just watch and listen to the local weather forecasts. Just be aware that stray storms can hit at any time when you are at elevation. Bill & Arlene 07 HR Neptune XL 35SBD TOAD -06 Saturn Vue FMCA #F347490 GS LIFE |
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"Monaco Owners Forum Member" |
We were at the Grand Canyon last October. IIRC, the south rim is at 7800' so it will probably be chilly for a few more weeks. We really liked the shuttle system. But make sure you have reservations is you plan on staying at the Trailer Village.
SRT FMCA# 266040 HRRVC# 84109 2000 32' HR Vacationer w/Banks '98 Subaru Outback 5 spd |
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"Moderator"  |
Howdy Steve, I am no weatherman, so its hard to predict exactly. I think because of the State parks an thing opening mid April you can statrt heading that way around then. The Patriot Guard are planning to hit Camp Verde the 24 of April and they say it will be nice up there. You can check with the Circle Pines KOA near Williams for there prediction on the weather, I am sure they would let you know with hopes you would stay with them, they have shuttles that go up there. So check them out.
Jim (SSG US Army Ret.) and Cheri (TSG Phx ANG Ret.) Mesa ,AZ 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 HD Mega Cab Diesel and 2005 Honda Goldwing, 2006 35' Dune Chaser 5th Wheel |
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"Winnebago Coach Forum Member" |
The south rim is "open" year around ... the north rim does not open until late spring (as I recall sometime in May)
The ski hill between Flagstaff and the Grand Canyon has had a record snowfall this year ... so you need to hang around Casa Grande for another month unless you want very chilly nights ... PS. Check the change in elevation as you move north from Phoenix to Verde, Sedona, Flagstaff, and the Grand Canyon ... SkiGramp We call our rig "Ernie the Journey"  |
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"Newmar Owners Forum Member & iRV2 Contributor" |
THANKS All!! Sure is nice hearing from folks who know an area. Looks like I just better get used to the idea of cold evenings for quite awhile yet. (No comfortable sittin outside in the evening playin the harmonica for awhile....dang !) Thanks also for you suggestions about campgrounds. Have yourselves a great spring & summer travel time. Steve & Lynette
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"Moderator" |
I just linked this to the Southwest region for some more local input from those that live close.
Jim (SSG US Army Ret.) and Cheri (TSG Phx ANG Ret.) Mesa ,AZ 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 HD Mega Cab Diesel and 2005 Honda Goldwing, 2006 35' Dune Chaser 5th Wheel |
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You definitely don't want to head that way this week or weekend. They are releasing water from Glen Canyon and the rivers up north will be a flowing!
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If I can horn in on this thread for a sec, how about early to mid-October? Planning to go through Bryce, Zion, etc., last half of September, then on to Grand Canyon South Rim (meeting son & family in their coach.) Ken & Carolee '95 36' Pace Arrow/Ford 7.5L/full synthetic/Banks Pack '99 Saturn SL2 5-spd Roadmaster Sterling All-Terrain Brake Buddy Travel Safe . . . But Travel. |
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