January 2010

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NAZ Today’s Website is Back Up and Running!

NAZ Today’s Website is Back Up and Running!

We are very excited to be back up online and to be able to continue to provide Northern Arizona with the latest news and information. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank our loyal NAZ Today audience for their support and understanding during this unexpected down time.
During the big snow storms [...]

Arizona Residents Survey Damage from Storms

Arizona Residents Survey Damage from Storms

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) By: Felicia Fonseca— A farming community where nearly half of its 500 residents were evacuated due to flooding surveyed the damage Saturday as rescuers in central Arizona recovered the body of a boy who was washed away by floodwaters.
Hikers on Saturday notified the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office that they had spotted a [...]

Flagstaff Mountain Line Resuming Service

Flagstaff. AZ- The Northern Arizona Winter Storm Emergency Operation Center announces that the Mountain Line Transit Bus Service will resume operation on a regular schedule today, Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 2:15 p.m.
For more information please refer to the Mountain Line Transit web site at www.naipta.az.gov or call (928) 779-6624.

ADOT Reopens I-40 and I-17

FLAGSTAFF (NAZ Today)– After opening I-40 and I-17 Southbound last night, ADOT was able to reopen Northbound I-17 this morning at the Sedona turnoff (SR 179).  Both Interstates are fully open in both directions.

8:00pm update:  Officials from ADOT have confirmed that I-40 has fully opened and I-17 South bound is open.  A number [...]

Storm Ranks #3 in the Record Books for Flagstaff

FLAGSTAFF (NAZ Today) – The massive storm that brought heavy snow to Northern Arizona will go down in the history books.  The total snowfall from Monday – Friday ranks third among the largest recorded snowfall amounts of all time in Flagstaff. 
The first storm that arrived Monday brought about 10″ to snow to Flagstaff.  Directly behind [...]

Snowbowl Still Closed, Working to Re-Open

FLAGSTAFF (NAZ Today)- As of about 6am this morning (1/23/10), Arizona Snowbowl had power and was working to prepare the resort for opening.  Snowbowl has been closed since Thursday afternoon due to a power outage and blizzard like conditions.  According to their website, power was restored overnight and crews are now assessing conditions and removing [...]

Snow Play Options Very Limited This Weekend in Northern Arizona

Flagstaff (NAZ Today)-  Due to heavy snow accumulation around Northern Arizona, the City of Flagstaff warns that popular snow play areas in and around Flagstaff and Coconino County will have limited access this weekend.  Public safety officials advise that although many of the highways leading to the snow play areas may be open, many will [...]

Kachina Peaks Winderness Area Closed Due to Extreme Avalanche Danger

Flagstaff (CCSO Media Release)- The Northern Arizona Emergency Operation Center is announcing the closure of the Kachina Peaks Wilderness Area on the San Francisco Peaks due to extreme avalanche danger caused by recent excessive snowfall.  In the interest of public safety the Coconino National Forest has issued a temporary Forest Order closing the Kachina Peaks [...]

Breaking: Roof of Pinetop Fire Station Collapses

Breaking News:  We are receiving reports that Pinetop Fire Station #2′s engine bay roof has collapsed under the weight of snow. No injuries are being reported from this collapse and  all equipment has been removed from the bay.
Check back with NAZ Today as this story unfolds