3/29/16 – A strong cold front will continue to bring very windy conditions to much of central and eastern Arizona through late this afternoon and early evening. A wind advisory continues for these areas.

In addtion to the wind much colder temperatures are expected today along with areas of rain and snow showers. The best chance for precipitation will be along the Mogollon Rim southeast of Flagstaff and northeast toward the higher terrain of Apache County.

Much of the precipitation will be light but isolated pockets of heavier and more persistent precipitation may produce up to an inch of snowfall above 6500 feet this morning.

Winds will decrease from west to east this evening with most precipitation ending as well.

Cold conditions will continue Wednesday although with much less wind. Rain and snow showers are possible once again mainly in the afternoon and over higher terrain. A warming and drying trend will develop Thursday and into next weekend.

3/28/16 – Never throw a cigarette out of the window of a vehicle. Use your ashtray to prevent wildfires! This week we will be posting several messages regarding Southwest Wildfire Preparedness Week. At their regularly scheduled meeting on March 22, 2016 the Navajo County Board of Supervisors signed a proclamation in honor of this week. Learn more at SmokeyBear.com. #OneLessSpark

3/28/16 – The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory which will remain in effect from 11:00 a.m. Monday through 8 p.m. Tuesday night. Southwest winds of 25 to 35 MPH gusting frequently from 40 to 50 MPH. Scattered rain and snow showers will develop along this front especially near the Utah border.

Tuesday much cooler temperatures will trail the front, dropping 10 to 15 degrees. Cooler and unsettled conditions will then persist through the end of the week.

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 to 39 MPH or gusts from 40 to 57 MPH are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult especially for high profile vehicles. Consider securing loose belongings on your property.