The National Park Service announced that Flagstaff National Monument will open late Monday, Jan. 8, as a winter storm dumped snow in northern Arizona.
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument, Wupatki National Monument and Walnut Canyon National Monument will open with a two-hour delay as crews work to clear snow, park service staff announced. Sunset Crater Facebook page.
Three monuments were closed Sunday due to dangerous driving conditions caused by the winter storm.
Those planning a visit to the Flagstaff area should heed weather warnings and advisories. Latest information from the Park Service For safe travel. Here's when the monument is scheduled to open:
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When does Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument open today?
Sunset Crater Volcano and adjacent Wupatki National Monument are scheduled to open at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 8
Access to the Lenox Crater Trail remains closed due to damage from the 2022 Tunnel Fire. The A'a, Lava's Edge, and Lava Flow trails are open.
When does Walnut Canyon National Monument open today?
Walnut Canyon opens at 11 a.m.
The Island Trail is closed due to snow and ice. The Park Service will provide updated information when it reopens.
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