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A significant and impactful winter storm is expected to bring periods of rain and snow to the region from Tuesday into Wednesday. Expect hazardous to impossible winter driving conditions. Winter weather is then likely to persist through the remainder of the week.
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Many schools have delayed classes Friday ahead of an expected winter storm.
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The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for the eastern Mogollon Rim and White Mountains regions for elevation above 7,000 feet valid from 8 p.m. Thursday until 11 p.m. Friday, along with winter weather advisories for Grand Canyon country and the Western Mogollon Rim above 6,000 feet, valid from 3 p.m. Thursday to 5 p.m. Friday.
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Much of northern Arizona can expect to see snow and high winds in the coming days.
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The Navajo Nation Council unanimously approved the allocation of nearly $6 million to help communities recover from the impacts of recent heavy snow and mud Wednesday.
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A state of emergency declared nearly a year ago on the Navajo Nation will stay in effect following the impacts of this week’s winter weather.
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Many schools are delayed or closed today as the region cleans up from a winter storm that hit most of northern Arizona Sunday.
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A very cold winter storm will deliver accumulating snowfall region wide beginning late Saturday night into early Monday morning. Snow will fall down to 3000’ in elevation at times. The NWS has issued Winter Storm Watches, sure to be upgraded to Winter Storm Warnings this weekend. General forecast snow totals range from 4-8” above 6000’ and 1-4” to 3500’. Strong winds will also accompany the storm leading to blizzard like conditions at times. The storm clears eastern AZ by sunrise Monday with frigid temperatures in its wake.
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Winter is off to a dry start. Wide swaths of the Rocky Mountains have lower-than-average snow totals for this time of year, but scientists say there’s still plenty of time to end the “snow drought” and close the gap.
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The Arizona Department of Transportation is urging travelers to use caution as winter weather is set to impact much of northern and central Arizona this weekend.