Flagstaff, AZ – Gusts as strong as 55 mph are battering northern Arizona, making travel hazardous and prompting a Wind Advisory through Tuesday evening.
According to the National Weather Service in Flagstaff, southwest winds between 25 to 35 mph—with gusts up to 55 mph—will persist from 11 a.m. Monday through 7 p.m. Tuesday. Areas affected include Flagstaff, Winslow, Springerville, and the Mogollon Rim, with high-profile vehicles facing the most risk, especially along Highway 180.
Loose outdoor items should be secured immediately. Forecasters warn that tree limbs may snap, and scattered power outages are possible. Drivers of RVs, campers, and trailers should delay travel or use extreme caution.
Tuesday will bring partly sunny skies with wind speeds remaining strong throughout the day, tapering off by the evening. Snow showers are likely by Wednesday, with new accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible, mainly after 11 a.m. Winds will shift northwest at 17 to 16 mph with gusts reaching 26 mph.
Extended 5-Day Flagstaff Weather Outlook:
- Tuesday Night: Clear skies, low of 20°F, winds calming to 5–10 mph.
- Wednesday: 60% chance of snow showers, high near 39°F, snow totals under 3 inches.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 43°F, chance of snow showers at night.
- Friday: Partly sunny, 50% chance of snow in the morning, high near 46°F.
- Saturday: Partly cloudy, high of 49°F, continued chance of snow showers into Sunday.
