Please see attached for details concerning the next storm system, and cold temperatures behind it. This storm system is expected to produce widespread snow across the higher terrain Thursday through Friday Night. As this system exits the area, the coldest  temperatures so far this season will develop this weekend and in to next week. 

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.