12/19/2013 – The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow. The advisory will be in effect from 8:00 p.m. this evening until noon Friday. Snow accumulations will range from 3 to 6 inches for areas above 6000 feet. Snow covered roadways and poor visibility will make driving dangerous.

Make sure if you do travel tonight to let somone know your route and vehicle description in case of an emergency. Have a “ready kit” for your car with snacks, water, blankets and sand or kitty litter for traction. Also have your cell phone completely charged whenever traveling in inclement weather.

For more information on preparedness tips and being ready for emergencies of all types visit: www.ready.gov.

The threat for widespread freezing rain is coming to an end early this morning. However, isolated rain and snow showers will continue through mid-morning across Apache and Navajo Counties. Local pockets of freezing rain cannot be ruled out during that time. In addition, motorists should still be prepared for ice on roadways from previous showers earlier in the night.

12/6/2013 – Another cold front will cross Arizona this weekend. Southswest wind gusts to 40 MPH are expected Saturday afternoon and evening and will keep wind chill values in the teens and 20’s across the northland. Snow should develop across the Kaibab Plateau and Grand Canyon areas Saturday afternoon and a winter weather advisory is in effect.

Snowfall will spread eastward Saturday night with snow levels falling to valley floors in most locations by Sunday morning. Present indications are for 1 to 3 inches below 5000 feet, 3 to 6 inches above 5000 feet, and 4 to 6 inches between 5000 and 8000 feet and 6 to 10 inches above 8000 feet. Clearing conditions to move from west to east on Sunday.

Very cold high and low temperatures will continue through monday with high temperatures in the 20’s and 30’s across most of northern Arizona.

Preparedness tips for cold weather:

* make sure you have plenty of drinking water, non-parishable food items, can opener, batteries, medicines, pet supplies and warm clothes and blankets on hand

* make sure you have games, books, coloring items and things to keep busy with in case the power goes out

* make sure to winterize your vehicle with sand or kitty litter for traction, shovels, blankets, water and snacks

* don’t forget flashlights and extra batteries!