2/26/14 –  Thursday a weather disturbance passing near the Arizona/Utah border will bring increased winds on Thursday along with a chance of showers. Wind gusts of 30-40 MPH are possible along and north of the Mogollon Rim.

Friday and into the weekend a stronger Pacific storm system will impact Arizona beginning Friday and through the coming weekend bringing wet, windy and colder weather. Confidence is high that a moderate to locally heavy precipitation event will develop from Friday night through Saturday with rain and high elevation Snow. At this time snow levels are forcast to remain above 7500-8000 feet through early Saturday morning then fall to 6500-7000 feet by Saturday afternoon. Snow accumulations in the 6500-7500 foot elevation range are currently expected to remain light with heavier snow possible over the higher mountains.

Details regarding snow levels and snow amounts are still somewhat uncertain so stay tuned for updates. More weather information can also be found at www.weather.gov/flagstaff.