Snow showers will continue today as a trough moves west to east across northern Arizona. Significant snowfall will occur over portions of central and northeastern Arizona where a winter weather advisory for snow has been issued.

Expect difficult winter driving conditions today with slick snow packed roads and periods of near zero visibilites in moderate to heavy snow showers.

Scattered snow showers will exit the eastern border of the state around sunrise this morning. Much of the area will see a mostly sunny and cold start to the day with breezy northwest winds.

Cloud cover will increase over the higher terrain from the Mogollon Rim eastward by afternoon as snow showers re-develop. These snow showers will be most numerous near the New Mexico border and over the White Mountains later today and this evening. Heavier showers may produce several inches of new snow late today especially over the White Mountains. Skies will clear by late evening with another cold night expected.

Expect ice and snow packed roads. Use caution when driving!

Saturday… The low and deep subtropical moisture will continue to move across northern Arizona producing widespread precipitation across the region. Snow levels dropping as low as 8000 feet by Saturday evening.

Sunday through Tuesday… A colder winter storm system will move into Arizona from the northwest. This system has the potential to produce widespread rain and snow. Expect lower snow levels and the possibility for winter driving conditions above 5000 feet. Significant snow amounts are possible with this second system.