Arizona wakes up to a crisp 37 degrees in Flagstaff, with clear skies stretching over the San Francisco Peaks. The air feels sharp, and wind chills hover in the mid-30s. Roads remain dry early, but changes are already lining up for later this week.
Sunshine builds through the day, pushing highs near 52 degrees. Winds from the southwest may gust up to 25 mph by afternoon, adding a brisk edge to the otherwise calm setup. Tonight, temperatures drop quickly to around 27 degrees under clearing skies. Watch for isolated slick spots where moisture lingers and refreezes before sunrise.
Thursday brings bright sun and a milder high near 55 degrees. It will feel like a brief February thaw across northern Arizona. That spring tease fades quickly.
By early Friday, moisture moves in. Rain develops first, then mixes with snow as temperatures hold in the mid-40s. An 80 percent chance of precipitation could bring light snow accumulation, generally under an inch. Even minor accumulation can create slushy stretches along I-40 and I-17. Plan extra time for travel Friday morning and again into the evening.
Friday night stays unsettled with a continued rain and snow mix before tapering. Saturday rebounds to sunshine and a high near 53 degrees. Sunday turns breezy with another slight chance of rain and snow showers.
Early next week trends colder and more active, with additional snow shower chances into Tuesday. Longer-range signals hint at gradual warming beyond that, but winter is not finished yet in the high country.
Five Day Outlook for Flagstaff, Arizona:
Today: Partly sunny, high near 52.
Thursday: Sunny, high near 55.
Friday: Rain and snow likely, high near 44.
Saturday: Sunny, high near 53.
Sunday: Slight chance rain/snow, high near 52.
