12/4/2013 – The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a wind advisory which is in effect until 5 pm this afternoon. Winds south to southwest will be gusting to 45 MPH now through 5 PM this afternoon. Driving may be difficult for high profile vehicles. Consider securing loose belongings on your property.

A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 5 PM this afternoon as well for areas along the Mogollon Rim. Snow showers will expand across the Mogollon Rim early this morning and become steady toward sunrise. Periods of light to moderate snow will continue through late morning before tapering off to snow showers from west to east this afternoon.

Slick roadways and limited visibilities due to snowfall and blowing snow with winds gusting near 30 MPH this morning.

12/2/13: According to the NWS Flagstaff Weather Briefing:
Expect dense fog and low clouds today and into tonight for valley areas north and east of the Mogollon Rim. It will become very windy tomorrow. But more significantly…

An arctic front will bring and several days of very cold temperatures to the area starting Wednesday. A period of moderate to locally heavy snow will occur along the front as it passes from the NW to SW across N. Arizona starting early on Wednesday…with snow showers continuing on Thursday. Snow levels will drop very low for this event…at or below 4000′ behind the front. Accumulations of 4-8″ of snow are possible with the passage of the front on Wednesday at higher elevations…especially along the western slopes of the terrain.
This is a very different storm from our wet, warm event 10 days ago. Expect hazardous driving conditions to extend to lower elevations…with very cold temperatures below normal lasting at least a week.
Stay tuned to the NWS Flagstaff (weather.gov/flagstaff) as updates to our forecasts are made regarding this winter storm.

11/20/2013 – A period of wet and cooler weather will continue from Thursday through Sunday. Heavy rainfall accumulations are expected from Thursday night through Saturday along and south of the Mogollon Rim and White Mountains. At this time snow levels are forecast to remain above 7500 feet through Thursday night and falling to 6500 feet or lower by Friday and Saturday from the Mogollon Rim northward.

Those planning to travel or outdoor activities across northern Arizona should be prepared for poor travel conditions across the high country. If you do plan to travel take extra water, snacks and warm clothing or blankets with you.