As Northern Arizona awaits the first significant snowstorm of the season, Coconino County Public Works crews are prepared to keep major roads clear and passable. As of Wednesday afternoon, the National Weather Service Flagstaff office is calling for a 90-percent chance of rainfall changing over to snow above 5,000 feet Thursday night and into […]
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Northern Arizonans Bracing for Storm
Thunder and lightening have accompanied the start of the region’s winter storm. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning in effect until 8:00 p.m. Sunday. There is a chance for between 10 and 24 inches of snow in the greater Flagstaff area. In addition to crews on standby to plow roads and […]
Arizona Skiers Rejoicing
Arizona Snowbowl near Flagstaff opened today, on Christmas, after this week's snowfall created good conditions. “The snow came in very wet and heavy; the ideal snow for establishing a base”, states Dave Smith, Snowbowl’s Director of Sales & Marketing. “We have had crews on the mountain most of the week preparing for this day. […]
