Another round of winter weather will be making its way through Apache and Navajo Counties on Thursday afternoon through Friday. Please be safe!
Please see the attached weather briefing for more information on accumulation amounts.
The Arizona Department of Transportation is advising motorists that State Route 473 in the White Mountains will close for the winter on Thursday, Nov. 29.
The 10-mile-long state highway east of Pinetop-Lakeside, leading to the Hawley Lake recreational area, will remain closed until next spring.
ADOT closes SR 473 annually as part of the agency’s winter shutdown schedule due to significant amounts of snowfall the White Mountains typically receives.
With a winter storm predicted for the White Mountains this weekend, ADOT reminds motorists to be prepared when driving in the high country during the winter months.
From the National Weather Service, we have received the following information. Please see the attached maps for specific area information regarding wind speeds and snowfall accumulation amounts.
A storm system producing areas of rain, higher elevations snow and strong gusty winds/blowing dust will move across northern Arizona on Thursday and Friday. Snow levels will dip as low as the 5500 foot level on Friday with accumulating snow anticipated for many mountain locations. Winter driving conditions will be an issue with areas of blowing snow, low visibility and slick road conditions.