With another winter storm preparing to enter the region late tonight, Coconino County Public Works crews are again prepared to keep County roads clear and passable.
The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a Winter Storm Warning from midnight Tuesday until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday for heavy snow and blowing snow. The heaviest snowfall will occur from after midnight until late morning and then become lighter throughout the early afternoon hours. However, the second leg of this storm system is expected to bring some additional snow later in the afternoon that will last into the evening.
Snow accumulations above 6000 feet will range from six to 10 inches. However, areas south and southwest of Flagstaff could receive 10 to 15 inches of snow and the area along the southern edge of the eastern Mogollon Rim north of Payson could see 15 to 20 inches of snow.
A Winter Storm Warning means that severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring which can create extremely dangerous driving conditions. Motorists are reminded to travel safely and curtail unnecessary travel throughout the Warning area until the storm passes.
Also as a reminder, County Ordinance 86-6 prohibits motorists from parking on county roadways between Nov. 1 and April 1 on a 24-hour basis. Residents are asked to park their vehicles five to 10 feet from the roadway and remove rolling trash containers from curbsides as soon as possible to allow ample room for snowplows to pass.
For questions about snow removal operations and related road conditions, please contact the following:
· Coconino County: For county maintained roads, please call Public Works at 928-679-8300 during normal business hours (7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.).
· City of Flagstaff: Please call either 928-213-2175 or 928-774-1605 during normal business hours.
· Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT): For highway road conditions, please call 5-1-1 or visit ADOT’s online Traffic Operations Center at www.az511.gov.
· Emergencies: To report snow-related road emergencies, please call 9-1-1.
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Be prepared and always have on hand:
- Three days of non-perishable food and water (one gallon per day per family member)
- First aid kit and extra supply of medication
- Personal hygiene supplies, extra clothing, footwear, gloves, blankets, sleeping bags
- Extra food for pets and livestock
- Flashlight, extra batteries, candles and a battery operated radio
- Alternate heat source (kerosene, wood, etc.)
- Full propane tank (if applicable)
- Extra set of car keys, cash, credit cards
- Snow shovels
- An emergency plan for the entire family
Vehicle preparedness tips:
- Winterize your vehicle (antifreeze, wipers, battery, snow tires)
- Carry an emergency kit consisting of tire chains or cables, blankets, tow strap, jumper
- cables, flashlight, water, first aid kit, ice scraper, extra clothing, and appropriate tools
- Keep the gas tank at least half full
- When traveling, let someone know your intended route and expected time of arrival
- Extra blanket and food.
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