Arizona – A dense layer of fog hugs the pines around Flagstaff this morning while fine flakes drift through the muted gray light. The pavement glistens with moisture, and crisp air settles in the gaps between buildings as Thanksgiving travel builds across northern Arizona. Drivers heading toward I-40 or Route 66 will want extra time, as visibility drops and light snow briefly coats grassy surfaces.
According to the National Weather Service, snow showers continue through late morning with a mix of rain and snow possible as temperatures nudge upward. Accumulation should stay under half an inch, but the combination of slushy patches and freezing air can still create hazardous pockets, especially on bridges and shaded canyon stretches. Travel toward Williams, Winslow, or Sedona may slow where light snow bands develop quicker than expected.
By midday, winds increase and temperatures climb only into the upper 30s to near 40°, keeping the day feeling raw and wintry. Friday brings another slight chance of snow showers before partial clearing. To be fair, Flagstaff trends quieter through the weekend—but national models continue signaling a Winter Tease ahead of Thanksgiving. Heavy snow is possible from the northern Rockies into the Midwest and interior Northeast from November 25 through early December. Anyone connecting through Denver, Salt Lake City, Chicago, or Minneapolis should monitor shifting storm tracks that could ripple across national air travel.
Saturday delivers a better chance of mixed showers again, followed by a cooler Sunday with only isolated snow chances.
Five-Day Outlook for Flagstaff (Thu–Mon):
Today: Snow showers; high near 40°.
Friday: Slight snow chance; near 41°.
Saturday: Rain/snow mix; near 43°.
Sunday: Chance of snow; near 39°.
Monday: Sunny and cool; near 53°.
