Flagstaff, Arizona – Northern Arizona will see calm skies for Easter Sunday, but brisk winds could complicate travel and outdoor plans through midweek.
According to the National Weather Service in Flagstaff, sunny skies will dominate Easter with highs near 61°F. However, winds will increase throughout the afternoon, gusting as high as 15 mph. By Monday and Tuesday, those gusts could spike up to 29 mph, especially along exposed stretches of I-40, U.S. Route 89, and surrounding high terrain.
Flagstaff residents planning picnics, church gatherings, or egg hunts should secure outdoor items and consider shifting afternoon events indoors or to sheltered areas. Wind gusts may pose minor hazards, especially for high-profile vehicles and hikers on exposed ridges.
Monday will bring another sunny day with highs around 65°F and light southwest winds picking up to 18 mph. The strongest gusts arrive Tuesday and Wednesday, with speeds up to 29 mph and cooler nighttime lows dipping into the mid-30s.
No precipitation is expected, and skies remain clear into Thursday. While travel conditions will remain dry, blowing dust or sudden gusts could reduce visibility on rural highways.
📆 5-Day Extended Spring Forecast for Flagstaff
- Sunday: Sunny, high 61°F, wind gusts to 15 mph
- Monday: Sunny, high 65°F, wind gusts to 18 mph
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 67°F, gusty winds to 29 mph
- Wednesday: Sunny, high 66°F, winds to 28 mph
- Thursday: Partly cloudy, high 68°F, gusts remain near 29 mph
