FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – A calm, golden sunrise spills across the San Francisco Peaks, and for now, the air feels crisp but calm. The region wakes to clear skies and 40s, with the kind of quiet stillness that often comes just before the next weather turn.
Northern Arizona will enjoy a stretch of bright, dry, and unusually mild November days through Tuesday. Highs will climb into the mid-60s, near 15 degrees above normal for Flagstaff’s 7,000-foot elevation. Winds remain light through Monday before a breezy east flow picks up Veterans Day, perfect for local ceremonies and outdoor events under mostly sunny skies.
According to the National Weather Service in Flagstaff, this tranquil pattern won’t last. Models continue to show a Pacific system approaching by Thursday night, pushing cooler air and increasing chances for rain and mountain snow into Friday. Snow levels could start around 7,500 feet, dropping toward 6,000 feet Friday night, with a 50% chance of measurable snow by early Saturday.
Drivers along I-40 and U.S. 180 should stay alert for changing conditions heading into the weekend, especially as temperatures dip near freezing. Travelers are encouraged to plan ahead, as early snow could slick mountain roads.
This warm-to-cold transition marks a typical November shift for the Colorado Plateau — mild early in the week, then a clear signal that winter is edging closer to northern Arizona.
Five-Day Outlook for Flagstaff, AZ:
Mon: 65/34 – Sunny, calm breeze.
Tue (Veterans Day): 66/34 – Mostly sunny, mild.
Wed: 63/37 – Partly sunny, breezy late.
Thu: 62/38 – Mostly sunny early, clouds late.
Fri: 46/28 – Rain/snow mix likely; turning colder.
