Flagstaff, AZ – A winter storm is bringing heavy snow to northern Arizona today, with up to 8 inches expected in Flagstaff before skies clear Saturday. Residents can expect hazardous road conditions today, but a stretch of warmer spring weather is on the way.
According to the National Weather Service, a Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 5 p.m. today for areas above 5,000 feet, including Flagstaff, Williams, and Heber-Overgaard. Snowfall totals are expected between 6 to 12 inches in some locations, making travel dangerous on I-40 and Route 89 due to slick roads and low visibility. Drivers are urged to use caution and check road conditions at az511.combefore heading out.
By Saturday, sunny skies and highs in the low 40s will return, followed by a warming trend into early next week. Sunday will bring highs near 51°F, making it feel like the start of spring—just in time to set your clocks forward for daylight saving time at 2 a.m. Sunday.
Five-Day Forecast for Flagstaff:
• Saturday: Sunny, high 42°F, low 17°F.
• Sunday: Sunny, high 51°F, low 22°F.
• Monday: Sunny, high 54°F, low 23°F.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny, chance of snow showers, high 42°F, low 24°F.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 46°F, low 25°F.
After today’s snowstorm, Arizona can expect warmer spring weather ahead. Don’t forget to spring forward Sunday morning!
