1/6/16 – Expect moderate to heavy snow for many areas above 6000 feet through late this morning where Winter Storm Warning and Winter Weather Advisories are in effect.

A second and colder system will move into western Arizona this evening and spread eastward overnight. A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect for much of the northland above 5000 feet.

For Thursday and Friday, a longer period of precipitation is forecast for northern Arizona with snow levels lowering to 4000 feet. Additional snow amounts range from 10 to 20 inches for areas above 6000 feet with 5 to 10 inches down to 5000 feet. Areas near 4000 feet may see up to an inch of snow.

Be prepared if traveling in the high country this week and check for forecast updates.

1/5/16 – Look for light rain and snow through the early afternoon as the first in a series of storms exits Arizona. The second storm in the current series will rapidly approach delivering another round of rain and mountain snow starting later this afternoon, lasting through Wednesday morning. For areas above 6000 feet a Winter Weather Advisory has been issued. Accumulating snow, heavy at times, will affect the Wednesday morning commute.

National Weather Service is expecting a brief lull Wednesday afternoon into Wednesday night before a colder storm system brings additional snow from early Thursday through Friday night. Heavier snow accumulations are expected with this the third storm in the series along with wider reaching impacts as snow is possible down to 4000-4500 feet.

Stay tuned for additional details.

1/4/16 – Expect a prolonged period of winter weather this week as several storm systems move through Arizona. The first in the series of systems will move through Arizona today through Tuesday bringing mountain snow and valley rain showers. Expect periods of light to moderate precipitation with snow accumulating above 6000 feet. Snowfall accumulations through Tuesday are expected to range from 2 to 6 inches above 6000 feet. Travel may become hazardous at times due to winter driving conditions.

Mountain snow and valley rain will continue into Saturday as progressively colder low pressure systems impact the state. The periods favored for precipitation accumulations are Tuesday night through Wednesday morning, again Wednesday night through Thursday and again during the day Friday. Accumulating snow is possible down to the 4500-5000 foot level by Thursday.

Mountain locations generally above 6000 feet can expect substantial amounts of new snow by the end of this week. The most important message, expect widespread winter weather conditions across northern Arizona this week.