Arizona weather forecast: Winter storm bringing rain, snow to state

PHOENIX – Change is in the air!

A winter storm is expected to bring rain and snow to Arizona!

Rain, snow on the way

What To Expect:

Thursday may be dry during the start of the day, but by late afternoon and into the evening, a stronger system with more ample moisture will begin to move in from the West. This system will bring widespread rain/snow overnight and into Friday. Snow totals between 2-6″ will be possible above 7,000 feet.

In Flagstaff, around 3-6″ is forecast to fall through the week. Winds will again increase on Friday with the strongest gusts expected in northern Arizona.

In the Valley, rain chances increase from Thursday night into the first half of Friday. It appears shower chances will drop off before Valentine’s plans Friday night. At the highest elevations, such as Arizona Snowbowl and Sunrise, snow totals up to or potentially over 1 foot are possible.

Looking Further Ahead:

Winter weather clearing out this weekend

It will quickly dry out and warm up across the state this weekend. Highs around 70 are forecast for Saturday in the Valley and the middle 70s are expected by Sunday.

Into next week, the 80s may return to the forecast.

You can always check the latest weather conditions by visiting the FOX 10 Phoenix weather page, or download the Free FOX 10 Weather app, which is available on Apple iOS and Android.

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Road Conditions

• Call 511 anywhere in Arizona or 1-888-411-ROAD (7623)
• az511.com

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