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Scattered Severe Thunderstorms Across the Northern Plains; Fire Weather Concerns in the Western U.S.

Scattered severe thunderstorms are forecast across central and eastern North Dakota, as well as far northwest Minnesota Saturday (Slight Risk level 2 of 5). Damaging wind gusts are the primary threat. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist through the weekend across the Western U.S. Isolated dry thunderstorms could lead to new fire starts over portions of the northern Rockies. Read More >

Winter Safety in Northern Arizona

 

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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)