I keep hand warmers in my car for just such an occasion, until this trip. With a slight breeze and overnight temps dipping to low single digits the temperature gauge would most likely drop below zero at sunrise, which it certainly did! In fact, it dropped to a finger freezing nine below. With fresh snow and clear skies, I knew the morning temperature would be bitterly cold, so I came extra prepared, or so I thought. ![]() At 8,000 ft., sunrise at Bryce is exceptionally cold, even in the Summer months. Years ago as an early morning runner, I learned that sunrise is the coldest time of the day, which was the time I frequently returned from my run. Everything was lining up to be a good day. I also prefer Winter light to Summer light due to the sun’s position in the sky and shorter days that seem to make the light softer. The amphitheater is filled with shadows in the evening, which isn’t bad in and of itself but it’s just not as ideal as morning light on the Hoodoos. Sunrise is better than sunset at Bryce since the main amphitheater (canyon) faces the east. The day was completely free of clouds, which would be good for early light. ![]() The forecast showed one clear day between two snowy days, which turned out to be the case. So when I saw that snow was in the forecast this past week I made arrangements to spend the night at Ruby’s Inn so I could be at the park first thing in the morning.īryce Canyon National Park is magical anytime of year, but Winter is extra special ![]() I’ve been traveling to Bryce Canyon regularly since 1990 and I’ve seen sunrises many times Spring through Fall, but never in winter. Shooting a Winter sunrise at Bryce Canyon under a fresh blanket of Utah powder has been on my bucket list for many years.
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