1/7/16 – A cold storm system will bring widespread precipitation through this evening to Northern Arizona. Snow levels will fall to 4000 feet. Winter Storm \Warning and Winter Weather Advisories remain in effect for areas above 5000 feet.

On Friday rain and snow showers are expected to decrease from west to east through the day. The Winter Storm Warnings and Advisories are scheduled to end at 11 am Friday.

Another quick-moving storm system may impact northern Arizona with rain and accumulating mountain snow for Saturday night and Sunday.

1/6/16 – Expect moderate to heavy snow for many areas above 6000 feet through late this morning where Winter Storm Warning and Winter Weather Advisories are in effect.

A second and colder system will move into western Arizona this evening and spread eastward overnight. A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect for much of the northland above 5000 feet.

For Thursday and Friday, a longer period of precipitation is forecast for northern Arizona with snow levels lowering to 4000 feet. Additional snow amounts range from 10 to 20 inches for areas above 6000 feet with 5 to 10 inches down to 5000 feet. Areas near 4000 feet may see up to an inch of snow.

Be prepared if traveling in the high country this week and check for forecast updates.

1/5/16 – Look for light rain and snow through the early afternoon as the first in a series of storms exits Arizona. The second storm in the current series will rapidly approach delivering another round of rain and mountain snow starting later this afternoon, lasting through Wednesday morning. For areas above 6000 feet a Winter Weather Advisory has been issued. Accumulating snow, heavy at times, will affect the Wednesday morning commute.

National Weather Service is expecting a brief lull Wednesday afternoon into Wednesday night before a colder storm system brings additional snow from early Thursday through Friday night. Heavier snow accumulations are expected with this the third storm in the series along with wider reaching impacts as snow is possible down to 4000-4500 feet.

Stay tuned for additional details.