FLAGSTAFF (NAZ Today) The first, in a series of storms will move into Arizona today bringing with it valley rain and mountain snow.
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.
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