Arizona – A cold, silvery dawn settles over the ponderosa pines as Flagstaff wakes under a thin veil of clouds. The air bites gently at exposed skin, and the pavement feels chilled enough to foreshadow real winter weather as storm energy builds west of the San Francisco Peaks.
According to the National Weather Service Flagstaff office, moisture increases today with a growing chance for showers this afternoon. Residents preparing for early Thanksgiving travel—especially along I-40—should fuel vehicles, monitor changing radar trends, and anticipate slower segments through the higher passes. Winds strengthen later as the system approaches, lifting leaves and pushing colder air into the region.
According to meteorologists, Sunday brings a stronger wave of rain, with thunderstorms possible by midday. Gusts may reach 30 mph, which could sway high-profile vehicles and reduce visibility in heavier bursts. A quick changeover to light snow is likely Sunday evening as temperatures fall. Impacts stay manageable in town, to be fair, but the higher peaks may collect several inches of early-season snow.
According to early guidance, Monday briefly eases before another surge develops Tuesday. That second push could deliver a Winter Tease to the city itself, with a rain–snow mix possible after sunrise. No significant accumulation is expected downtown, yet slick spots may form east of town, including Bellemont and Winslow, where colder pockets linger. Travelers using I-40 should watch for rapid weather shifts as wind-driven snow bands pass.
Midweek keeps a slight chance of scattered showers or light snow, though the region begins drying gradually. After all, these November patterns often stack systems before Thanksgiving as colder air gains influence across northern Arizona.
Five-Day Weather for Flagstaff, AZ:
Sat: 63/37 – Mostly cloudy; scattered showers late.
Sun: 49/30 – Showers likely; thunder possible; snow chance late.
Mon: 50/30 – Mostly cloudy; slight shower chance.
Tue: 46/26 – Rain–snow mix likely; travel delays possible.
Wed: 44/24 – Chance snow; breezy and cold
