Flagstaff, Arizona – Winds are ramping up again in northern Arizona as breezy spring conditions return Saturday, with gusts hitting 41 mph across Flagstaff and along the I-40 corridor. Residents should secure outdoor items and limit high-profile vehicle travel, especially on exposed highways like U.S. 89 and I-17 during the afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service, winds will build steadily throughout Saturday, reaching 16 to 24 mph by midday with gusts topping 41 mph by late afternoon. Breezy conditions persist through Sunday, with Sunday afternoon gusts near 34 mph. Lows will plunge into the upper 20s Sunday night, prompting frost risk for elevated terrain and exposed vegetation.
Weekend highs hover in the upper 50s to low 60s—typical for spring—but the wind chill may make it feel 10 degrees cooler at times. Monday offers a brief break from the breeze, with light winds and a sunny 60°F high before conditions turn colder again Monday night. Temperatures drop to near freezing, with gusts up to 18 mph.
Tuesday brings a slight chance of showers with calmer winds and a high of 64°F, offering a mild, more spring-like reset midweek. Still, overnight lows remain in the 30s.
Flagstaff Five-Day Spring Outlook:
- Saturday: High 60°F, wind gusts up to 41 mph
- Sunday: High 54°F, breezy, low 26°F
- Monday: High 60°F, mostly sunny
- Tuesday: High 64°F, slight shower chance
- Wednesday: High 66°F, mostly sunny, lows mid-30s
