
A cold front will cross the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S. through Monday with gusty winds and areas of rain showers. A strong atmospheric river is expected to move into the Pacific Northwest by midweek bringing a threat for moderate to heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and mountain snows for parts of Washington, Oregon, northern California, and the Sierra Nevada. Read More >
NWS Flagstaff, AZ
Weather Forecast Office
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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.


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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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
National Weather Service
NWS Flagstaff, AZ
49 Hughes Ave
Bellemont, AZ 86015
(928) 556-9161
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