Christmas Weather Update

12/23/15 – The National Weather Service has forecast a stronger storm starting Thursday and lasting into the Christmas holiday weekend. The storm is expected to move across Arizona delivering widespread wintry conditions to northern Arizona. Areas of accumulating snow are likely Thursday night into Saturday with the snow level dipping down to 3000 feet or even lower. Saturday promises to be a very cold and windy day with snow accumulation still possible from Flagstaff eastward. In addition, high temperatures Saturday will be around 20 degrees below normal with wind speeds of 15 to 25 MPH. Wind chills over the higher terrain could plunge below zero. Plan accordingly and stay tune for further updates.

NWS Flagstaff Briefing – December 23, 2015 (click on the link for more details)

Weather Outlook for Christmas Week

12/22/15 – The National Weather Service has forecast a series of weather disturbances which will deliver mountain snow and lower elevation rain today and tonight. Areas of accumulating snow are likely above the 6000 foot level. Daytime temperatures will generally be 5 to 10 degrees below normal with windy conditions developing this afternoon.

The chance of showers will continue on Wednesday. It will remain breezy with below normal temperatures. Starting Thursday and lasting into the Christmas holiday weekend. A stronger storm is expected to move across Arizona delivering widespread wintry conditions to northern Arizona. Areas of accumulating snow are likely Thursday night into Saturday with the snow level dipping down to 3000 feet or even lower. Saturday promises to be a cold and windy day with snow accumulations still possible from Flagstaff eastward. In addition, high temperatures will be around 20 degrees below normal with wind speeds of 10 to 25 MPH. Plan accordingly and stay tuned for further updates.