Arizona – The high country wakes under a sky so clear it almost hums, with early sunlight bouncing off pine needles coated in frost. The air feels still and sharp, the kind of morning that whispers winter is near. But the quiet won’t last. Meteorologists are tracking a pattern shift that could bring Flagstaff its first measurable snow of the early season by Sunday.
The National Weather Service reports mild and sunny conditions through Saturday, with highs near 57°F Friday and low 50s Saturday. Winds will stay light during the day but could gust near 15 mph as systems shift into northern Arizona. Sunday brings a 30% chance of rain and snow, with temperatures sliding toward the upper 40s. A few flakes could mix in during the evening as colder air deepens — a true winter tease for the mountain city.
Early next week, highs dip into the low 40s, and nighttime lows plunge to the 20s, setting the stage for frost and possible icy patches by Monday morning. Travelers heading across I-40 or US-89 should plan extra time, especially late Sunday when light snow may briefly reduce visibility.
NOAA’s national outlook shows below-normal temperatures spreading south into early December — signaling a broader winter pattern settling over the western and central U.S.
Five-Day Outlook for Flagstaff, AZ
- Friday: Sunny, high 57°F, low 27°F.
- Saturday: Sunny, high 53°F, low 27°F.
- Sunday: 30% chance rain/snow, high 47°F, low 25°F.
- Monday: Sunny, high 43°F, low 20°F.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 47°F, low 24°F.
