12/31/14 – A Winter Storm Warning is ineffect for all counties in northern Arizona today through Thursday afternoon for significant snow accumulations. Widespread snow will increase from west to east across northern Arizona on Wednesday. The heaviest snowfall will form along a broad precipitation band moving ahead of the low center.

This is a very cold winter storm with snow falling to the lowest elevation areas by Wednesday night. Winter driving conditions will develop on New Years Eve and continue through New Years Day.

Expect significant snow accumulations through Thursday as a Winter Storm Warning remains in effect. Cold Temperatures will continue through Friday keeping the snow from melting. Slick and icy road conditions will linger on unplowed rural roadways.

Storm total snowfall accumulation ranges for this event:
Roughly 2 to 6 inches for elevations between 3000 and 5000 feet.
Roughly 6 to 15 inches between 5000 to 8000 feet.
Mountain slopes above 8000 feet may see 15 to 20 inches of snowfall.