Weather Outlook for Christmas Week

12/22/15 – The National Weather Service has forecast a series of weather disturbances which will deliver mountain snow and lower elevation rain today and tonight. Areas of accumulating snow are likely above the 6000 foot level. Daytime temperatures will generally be 5 to 10 degrees below normal with windy conditions developing this afternoon.

The chance of showers will continue on Wednesday. It will remain breezy with below normal temperatures. Starting Thursday and lasting into the Christmas holiday weekend. A stronger storm is expected to move across Arizona delivering widespread wintry conditions to northern Arizona. Areas of accumulating snow are likely Thursday night into Saturday with the snow level dipping down to 3000 feet or even lower. Saturday promises to be a cold and windy day with snow accumulations still possible from Flagstaff eastward. In addition, high temperatures will be around 20 degrees below normal with wind speeds of 10 to 25 MPH. Plan accordingly and stay tuned for further updates.

US60 Closed Due To Tanker Rollover

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US60 is closed in both directions at milepost 357 between the”Y” and the Vernon store due to a propane tanker rollover. Fire crews are on scene and traffic is being rerouted through St Johns. Updates will be provided as they become available. 

3:45 PM
Traffic continues to be rerouted through St. Johns due to the single vehicle propane tanker rollover accident. US60 will be closed until the tanker is removed and the scene is cleared by DPS. Plan on this detour lasting through the next few hours. Drive carefully and use caution in the detour area.