Flagstaff, Arizona – The pines shimmer under the first light of dawn this Veterans Day morning, the air crisp and clear at 30°F. The mountain city wakes to calm skies and the faint scent of frost, a quiet pause before a late-week weather shift promises rain, wind, and possible snow across Northern Arizona.
According to the National Weather Service in Flagstaff, conditions stay dry through midweek, with highs near 67°F under mostly sunny skies. Winds remain light through Wednesday, making it ideal for outdoor ceremonies and travelers heading along I-17 or Route 66. But residents should take advantage of this mild stretch — a colder, wetter pattern takes shape by Thursday night.
Moisture from a Pacific storm system will push into the region late Thursday, with showers becoming likely Friday. Forecast models suggest falling temperatures may lead to a rain-snow mix Friday night, particularly above 6,500 feet, including parts of the city and higher mountain passes. Roads could turn slick late Friday into early Saturday, especially for those traveling toward Williams, Winslow, or the Mogollon Rim.
By Saturday morning, scattered snow showers may linger, tapering through midday as colder air settles in. Highs plunge into the upper 40s, a sharp drop from the 60s earlier in the week. The chill continues into Sunday and Monday, signaling the first true winter tease of the season.
While heavy accumulation isn’t expected yet, this system marks the start of Flagstaff’s November transition — where the next cold front could deliver the season’s first measurable snow just ahead of Thanksgiving travel.
