Early and Significant Fire Season ahead

2/18/14 10:42 AM
According to NOAA, a dry cold front will pass across N. Arizona on Wednesday bringing breezy conditions, and near Red-Flag criteria to the lower elevations of NE Arizona. It will be cooler on Thursday, with a warming trend through the weekend. No significant storms are expected for the next week to 10 days.
As our dry winter continues, we need to start thinking about the impacts that this may have on our fire season. Current outlooks anticipate a dry and warm Spring. We should start to prepare for what may be an early and significant fire season ahead.

Snow in Northern Arizona this week!

2/3/14 – Monday a weak disturbance will bring light snow showers to northern Arizona today. Snow levels will range from 3500 to 4500 feet. On Tuesday ligh snow showers will continue across northern Arizona with snow levels from 3000 to 4000 feet with an inch or two of snow accumulation over the mountain areas.

Thursday and Friday a stronger storm system and cold front will move across Arizona late thursday into Friday. Expect a drop in high temperatures along with increasing snow shower coverage with moderate snow accumulations possible over the high terrain on Friday.

Make sure you, your vehicle and your home are ready for all kinds of weather and hazards  including snow by visiting www.ready.gov and getting preparedness tips and information.

Another Windy Day in Northeast Arizona

1/31/2014 – Another windy day is expected today with windspeads of 20 to 30 MPH and gusts from 40 to 45 MPH. There is a Wind Advisory in effect from 8 a.m. this morning until 7 pm this evening.

Falling temperatures along with the chance for rain and snow will develop from the northwest to southeast today. Snow levels will range from 5500 feet near the Utah border to over 7000 feet in the White Mountains. Light accumulations are possible especially from the Mogollon Rim northward.

Saturday colder and unsettled weather is expected to continue with more rain and snow showers into the evening with spotty light accumulations. Showers are expected again on Monday and possibly again at the end of the coming week.