Weather
Heavy Rain Causes More Flooding in Timberline Estates Area
FLAGSTAFF (NAZ Today)– Rainfall rates of 1-2 inches per hour caused yet another round of flooding and road closures in the Schultz Burn area a few miles northeast of Flagstaff.
Washes quickly filled with runoff, and soon overflowed into neighborhood streets including Campbell Way and Kevin’s Way. Coconino County Sheriff’s deputies and Department of Public Safety [...]
NWS Hydrologic Outlook: Schultz Fire Burn Area Increases Risk of Flash Flooding
FLAGSTAFF (NAZ Today)– A Message from the National Weather Service:
IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE SCHULTZ FIRE…THE BURNED AREA AND AREAS
EXTENDING EASTWARD AND DOWNSTREAM FROM THE BURNED AREA ARE MORE
SUSCEPTIBLE TO FLASH FLOODING AND DEBRIS FLOWS. THIS INCLUDES THE
HUTCHINSON ACRES…TIMBERLINE…WUPATKI TRAILS…AND FERNWOOD
NEIGHBORHOODS IN ADDITION TO THE LOW-LYING AREAS IN DONEY PARK EAST
OF HIGHWAY 89. RISES IN [...]
Heavy Rain Causes Mudslide Near Payson
PAYSON (NAZ Today)– Monsoon storms and mud caused delays on an already backed-up Sunday for drivers heading along a central Arizona highway.
Loose dirt from a highway widening project on State Route 260 east of Payson gave way in the afternoon after the area was hit by a line of thunderstorms earlier in the day. National Weather [...]
Windy, Dry Day Expected on the Fire Lines Monday
FLAGSTAFF (NAZ Today)– Breezy to windy conditions will continue Monday as firefighters attack wildfires around the northland.
The National Weather Service is predicting southwest winds from 20-25 m.p.h. gusting to near 40 m.p.h. along the I-40 corridor. Flagstaff’s predicted high temperature Monday is 78 degrees, with 81 degrees in the Doney Park area. 74 degrees is [...]
ADOT Reopens I-40
Sunday Evening Update: ADOT is reporting that I-40 is beginning to reopen between Flagstaff and Winslow. Officials are also saying that some delays can be expected as backed up traffic begins to enter into the area.
FLAGSTAFF (NAZ Today)– ADOT has once again closed Interstate 40 due to high winds and blowing dust.
At around 11:15 this [...]
Rockslides Once Again Plague SR 87; Causes Closure
SUNFLOWER, Ariz. (NAZ Today)– A state highway that has been plagued with rockslides is once again closed this evening due to a rock/mudslide from heavy rains in the Slate Creek area.
ADOT is recommending US 60 to Globe, and then northbound on SR 188 through Roosevelt back to SR 87 if motorists need to drive from [...]
WEATHER ALERT: Lake Mary Road Weather Detour Now In Effect
FLAGSTAFF (NAZ Today)– If you’re planning on travelling between Payson and Flagstaff this week, you will encounter a detour. Coconino County has rerouted traffic on part of Lake Mary Road through Mormon Lake Village southeast of Flagstaff.
Heavy snowfall and gusty winds, which are expected as the work week progresses, often close this portion of Lake [...]
UPDATE: Blizzard Warning Issued for Flagstaff Has Expired
FLAGSTAFF (NAZ Today)– The Blizzard Warning for Flagstaff has been allowed to expire by the National Weather Service.
High winds and heavy snowfall caused dangerous traveling conditions on area roadways. The NWS and DPS say that travel should be limited due to icy and snow-packed road conditions.
A Winter Storm Warning was in affect for much of [...]
