The first storm that arrived Monday brought about 10″ to snow to Flagstaff.  Directly behind it, storm #2, which brought another foot of snow to the high country.

On Wednesday night, the most powerful storm started dropping snow in the high country as well as locations in Yavapai and Gila Counties.  The heavy snow fall lasted through Friday.

To add to the heavy snowfall, snow levels rose briefly Thursday afternoon which caused heavy rain to fall at high elevations.  The heavy rain led to severe flooding in some areas south of the Mogollon Rim.

By Friday the heavy snowfall was causing major damage and roof collapses in Flagstaff and the White Mountains.

Below are the snow and rain totals for the 5-day record event.

Snowfall

Arizona Snowbowl   67″ – 92″

Flagstaff Airport   53″

Grand Canyon South Rim   51″ – 55′

Bellemont   52″

Munds Park   50″

Williams   39″ – 43″

Heber   26″ – 29″

Rain (or melted snow)

Globe   11.99″

Happy Jack   7.90″

Oak Creek Canyon   7.34″

Sedona   6.99″

Prescott Airport   3.33″

Winslow   2.00″

The two storms that rank above this one…

1. December 13 – 20, 1967:    84.6″

2. December 29 – 31, 1915:   54.0″

FLAGSTAFF (NAZ Today) – The tail-end of the storm system which brought heavy snow and rain to Northern Arizona is beginning to exit the state.  Conditions are starting to improve from the West to the East.  The National Weather Service has allowed the Winter Storm Warning to expire.

Light snow showers are still possible through the rest of the day today. 

By Sunday, mostly sunny skies will return to Northern Arizona.  Though, by mid-week another chance of snow for the high country, but no where near what was experienced last week.

The creek remained in its banks and there was no serious flooding in the Sedona area. Once the sun comes up, officials will assess the area for damages and inform residents that they can return to their homes.

Oak Creek in Cornville did crest above flood stage. The creek crested at 10.0′ early this morning, which is one foot above flood stage.

Rain will change back to snow late tonight through Friday evening, bringing heavy snowfall to locations as low as 4,000 feet.

Accumulations will range from 5″-9″ by early Saturday morning.

Along with the snow, gusty winds will develop around midnight. Wind gusts of 50 mph are possible for about 2 hours.

Wash in Village of Oak Creek

YAVAPAI COUNTY (NAZ Today) - A flood watch issued by the National Weather Service remains in effect until Saturday at Noon for Yavapai and Gila County locations below 6,500 feet.

Moderate rainfall will continue throughout the day with the heaviest rainfall overnight tonight.  Rain amounts will range from 3″-6″ by mid-day Friday.  This is a near record amount of rain for many locations.

The following areas could see flooding conditions by late tonight…

Oak Creek at Sedona – Crest at 21.0′ (flood stage at 14.0′/record 20.3′)

Oak Creek at Cornville – Crest at 20.5′ (flood stage 9.0′/record 19.2′)

Verde River at Clarkdale – Crest at 26.8′ (flood stage 14.0′/record 26.4′)

Verde River at Camp Verde – Crest at 25.7′ (record 28.4′)

Granite Creek below Prescott Crest – Crest at 12.8′ (flood stage 11′/record 12.5′)

Agua Fria River near Black Canyon – Crest at 27′ (flood stage 16′/record 27.2′)

People living along these rivers should take immediate action now to protect property.  Flooding will be similar or worse than experienced in the winter of 2004/2005.

Oak Creek at SR 179 in Sedona

Fuller Barnes helps a Sedona neighbor with sand bags

Doney Park    35″

Bellemont  31″

Flagstaff   32″ – 40″

Williams   29″

Kachina Village   34″

Forest Lakes   36″ – 48″

Heber   30″ – 36″

Flagstaff has received between 12″-21″ of snowfall from Wednesday night to Thursday afternoon. Currently, and as predicted, snow levels have risen to about 7,500, causing the snow showers in the high country to switch over to rain. Rain showers will continue up 7,500 feet for the next few hours.

Over the next 4-5 hours, heavy rain will redevelop ahead of the cold front.  This is the time period we can expect heavy rainfall and potential flooding in lower elevations. A Flood Warning has been issued for Yavapai County. This means that flooding is imminent along Oak Creek and the Verde River. 

Late this evening, the cold front is forecasted to pass through, bringing with it cold temperature and a drop in the snow level down to 4,000 feet.

A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for the high country. Residents should expect another 1′-3′ of snow over the next 36 hours.  A Winter Storm Warning has also been issued for Yavapai County for tonight and tomorrow. Yavapai County valleys should expect 6″-10″ of snow through Saturday morning.

For lower elevations, heavy rains and wind will continue and become very strong overnight.

NAZtoday.com will continue to update information as necessary.

**FILE** ADOT snowplow (Photo: Patrick Walker/NAZ Today)

FLAGSTAFF (NAZ Today)- Storm number two rolled through Flagstaff last night bringing heavy rains and snow to Northern Arizona. Preliminary snowfall reports from storm #2 are below…

Flagstaff: 8”-10”

Kachina Village:  8”

Doney Park:  5”

Parks:  3”

Flagstaff                   9”

Bellemont               9”

Williams                 6.5”

Doney Park            1-4”

In advance of the next storm, due in to Arizona this evening, the National Weather Service has issued  a Winter Weather Advisory for Flagstaff and a Winter Storm Warning for the White Mountains for tonight through tomorrow morning.

 This next system is expected to be colder and wetter which should equate to more valley rain and mountain snow.  Locations above 6,000 feet can expect another 7”-12” tonight in the Flagstaff area and 8”-14” in the White Mountains.

 Along with heavy snowfall, strong winds will also be associated with this next system. Winds speeds should range from 15-25 mph with higher gusts.

 A short break on Wednesday, should give way to sunny skies, but the third and final storm will start to impact Arizona Thursday and last through Saturday Morning. This event is expected to bring prolonged heavy snow showers to Northern Arizona.  Snow accumulation will range from 1-3 feet.

 Continue to check naztoday.com for the latest information.

 The National Weather Service has downgraded their warning to a Winter Weather Advisory.  Snowfall amounts will be less than originally thought, but still enough to complicated travel through the high country.

 Today/Tonight: Light snowfall will start this morning, increasing in intensity throughout the day with the heaviest snowfall overnight into Tuesday morning.

 Snow accumulations of 4”-8” are expected between 6,000-7,000 feet and 6”-10” above 7,000 feet.

 Windy conditions should also be expected with this storm.  Winds will peak at 15-20mph with higher gusts.  Strong winds combined with heavy snowfall will cause periods blowing and drifting snow.

 Tuesday Night: In advance of the next system, the National Weather Service has issue a Winter Storm Watch. This second storm could bring as much as 8”-14” Tuesday night through Wednesday to Northern Arizona locations above 6,000 feet.

Thursday/Friday:  The third storm, expected to move in on Thursday, is forecasted to be the strongest and could bring another 1-2 feet of snow to Northern Arizona.

For continual updates stay with naztoday.com