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Arizona weather can be unpredictable. While we can say, in general, that spring is windy and by the end of October nights will be cold, nature likes to prove us wrong. July and August usually bring monsoon rains, but there is no way for us to predict exactly what kind of weather you’ll encounter on your Hatch River Expedition adventure.
The most inclement weather you’re likely to find on the river is a rain storm. Sometimes these last 15 minutes, sometimes an hour, and sometimes it feels like the whole trip. Fortunately, you signed up for a river trip, so you were prepared to get wet anyway!
Still, it doesn’t hurt to have a few things in mind to make your trip enjoyable when the unexpected (or expected) happens. Here’s our tips for if it rains on your rafting trip.
Here are some tips for camping in rainy conditions:
Most Hatch trips aren’t followed by dark clouds. If it rains on your rafting trip, it will likely be pretty temporary.
If you are lucky enough to experience some rain on your trip, you’ll get to see waterfalls that are not in the Canyon the rest of the year. Revel in your good fortune if you are one of the few who gets to see water cascading down the Redwall Limestone cliffs in Marble Canyon or deepening the black Vishnu Schist in the inner gorge. In our opinion, there is no bad weather in the Canyon!
Check on the weather for your trip with this 7 Day Forecast for Phantom Ranch from the National Weather Service. It’s only one point along the 188 miles you’ll be traveling, but it’s the only weather station at the bottom of Grand Canyon!
Are you ready to experience the wonders of the Canyon rain?
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