Heat Builds in the West; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest

A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions are forecast from the Northwest and the northern Great Basin this weekend. Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >

Winter Safety in Northern Arizona

Learn about winter safety tips for traveling in and through northern Arizona during impactful winter weather conditions. Photo credits to Calvin Johnson and Dirk Spang.

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Weather Patterns that Create Winter Conditions in Northern Arizona

First and Last Snowfall (Click on image for larger view)

Average Snowfall per Year (Click on image for larger view)

Historic 24-hr Snowfall Records (Click on image for larger view)

Elevation Changes in Northern Arizona

Learn about Snow Squalls

What is a Snow Squall (Click on image for larger view)

Historic Snowsquall Pileup (Click on image for larger view)

Snow Squall Warnings (Click on image for larger view)

Watch, Advisory and Warnings - Explaining what these products are

Learn about a Watch, Advisory and Warning for Winter Weather

Winter Weather Travel Tips

Winter Accidents in Arizona (Click on image for larger view)

Tips for Driving in the Winter (Click on image for larger view)

Prepare an Emergency Kit (Click on image for larger view)

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