Snow is causing problems across northern Arizona roadways, according to Arizona Department of Transportation.

Vehicle slide-offs are being reported throughout the high country and there are major slowdowns on Interstate 40 between Winslow and US 93, on Interstate 17 between Flagstaff and Sunset Point and on smaller highways throughout the region.

ADOT urges drivers to postpone travel while snow is falling, so plows can clear roads. If drivers cannot delay travel, they should make sure their car is ready for snowy roads and pack a winter emergency kit in their car. Items to include in the kit would be water and snacks, extra clothing (including socks), flares and/or whistle, and sand/kitty litter.

Stay up to date on highway conditions by visiting www.az511.gov or call 511.

The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a

* Flood Warning for…Rain and Snowmelt in…Navajo County in north central Arizona… Coconino County in north central Arizona…

* Until 545 AM MST Sunday

* At 552 PM MST, reporting gauges indicate flooding of the Little Colorado River near and north of Winslow. The flood crest will continue northwest, causing some road flooding near Bird Springs this evening and overnight, including along Route 2 and Route 71.

* Some locations that will experience flooding include…
Homolovi State Park Campground.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

* Until 945 PM MST

* At 710 PM MST, Automated gauges indicated increased flow in area creeks and rivers. Flash flooding is expected.

* Some locations that will experience flooding include…
Winslow, Chevelon Butte and Homolovi State Park Campground.

This includes the following streams and drainages…Clear Creek…
Sand Draw…Black Canyon…Chevelon Canyon…Little Colorado River…
Potato Wash…Cottonwood Wash…Jacks Canyon and Coyote Wash.

This includes the following highways…
Business Interstate 40 between mile markers 256 and 257.
Interstate 40 between mile markers 256 and 261.
State Route 87 between mile markers 323 and 340, and between mile
markers 346 and 347.
State Route 99 between mile markers 23 and 41.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.

Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe