Show heaviest snow in history of zion national park reported zion alon national park jan 10 the heaviest snow storm ever known in the history of zion national park was still in progress here ou on january 6 when a total 0 of EO 50 inches had fallen since december 27 this measurement was taken at the east cut entrance on the ml aft carmel road coal comparable parable records have come from other stations three and one halt half feet at the temple of SI in fit zion canyon and 20 inches at the south entrance near Sp ringdale according to fo old timers there has not been a storm to equal this one since arnce 1902 and many insist that this Is the worst they have ever known tor for this section snow has been falling ailing so 90 rapidly that the snow plows have often been unable to keep ahead ot of the storm in spite ot of being operated day and night delays in mall mail service thru the park have however never been greater than 20 hours park officials are using every means in their power to keep the mt carmel road open and have also been able to steep part pait ot of the zion canyon spur road open most ot of the time auto traffic to the temple ot of Sina wava however horev or has been possible during lut L ut one day since december 27 motorists are warned not to attempt the mt alt carniel carmel road nor the upper canyon atoa croaa without chains the lew few motorists who have brayed braved tho the storm report that zion canyon is 19 a u and beautiful spectacle in fit its deep mantle of snow which in many places clings to almost vertical walls and forms odd patterns against the cliffs opportunities tuni tunit ties les tor for photographic work have been rare however due to low hanging clouds park rangers fortunate enough to be equipped for or skiing have opened up ill several small ski runs at the b base rise of 0 the groat great white throne and report that the snow Is deep enough to provide winter sports in the park for or some time longer ski and toboggan runs are being planned in the region around the east entrance in contrast to this pleasant picture 0 of holidays sports Is the grim business of 0 making ski patrols to cedar breaks rangers attempted tho the usual monthly patrol on january 6 5 only to bo be turned back by powdery snow and deep drifts no farther patrols will be made until the end of 0 the month when it Is hoped conditions will have improved |