12/28/16 – The National Weather Service out of Flagstaff has forecast another round of unsettled weather in northeastern Arizona for the New Years’ weekend. Beginning Friday and into Saturday, light to moderate precipitation amounts are predicted. Snow levels should remain above 7500 feet through Friday evening, then fall to 6500-7500 feet late Friday night into Saturday. Some light snow accumulation will be possible above around 6500 feet, with a few inches possible above 8000 feet.

A second colder disturbance will arrive Saturday night into Sunday. There is still uncertainty with precipitation amounts, but light snow accumulation is possible above 6000-6500 feet. Localized heavier amounts will be possible, mainly along and south of the Mogollon Rim. Monday through Wednesday, cold conditions with a chance of higher elevation snow showers continuing. People planning travel through northern Arizona’s high country from late this week into early next week should be prepared for winter driving conditions at times. Check back for updates.