Arizona – A cold, blue-black dawn settles over the San Francisco Peaks as crisp air pools across the ponderosa forests and thin clouds drift east on a light breeze. Pavement feels chilly near I-40, and the quiet morning hints at change as the next November system edges closer. Residents should prepare now for a pattern that turns colder and wetter through the weekend, with the first notable snow chance since early fall.
According to the National Weather Service in Flagstaff, today stays mostly sunny and seasonably cool, offering a brief calm window before Friday’s warmest readings of the week. Highs near 60–65 will feel pleasant, yet winds strengthen through the afternoon as the next disturbance gathers strength to the west. The mild stretch makes today ideal for travel, leaf cleanup, or early Thanksgiving prep, but the weekend shift may slow plans by late Saturday.
According to ADOT, increasing clouds Saturday morning will mark the start of a more dynamic setup. A 30 percent chance of showers builds by late morning, with higher confidence for widespread rain and possible thunderstorms Saturday night. Winds could gust above 20 mph at times, especially along I-40 and through the Mogollon Rim. Rain continues Sunday, and colder air dives in by afternoon. Models hint at a “winter tease” with a rain–snow mix possible in Flagstaff and accumulating snowfall in surrounding mountains if temperatures dip near freezing.
Sunday night turns colder with gusty winds and the highest chance for mixed precipitation. According to NWS Flagstaff, lingering showers may continue into Monday and Tuesday with another small system brushing northern Arizona. No major accumulation is expected in the city, but slick roads remain possible at higher elevations. After all, November often delivers these early winter signals before larger holiday storms emerge.
Five-Day Forecast for Flagstaff, AZ:
Fri: 60/36 – Partly sunny; breezy afternoon.
Sat: 56/35 – Showers likely; gusty winds.
Sun: 43/28 – Rain and snow mix; windy.
Mon: 49/32 – Chance showers; cool and breezy.
Tue: 44/30 – Spotty rain/snow; colder pockets.
