Arizona Winter Weather Advisory: What Areas Could See Snow?
January 27, 2025
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A winter weather advisory remains in effect for portions of northern and northwestern Arizona, with snow expected to create hazardous conditions in several regions, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
Why It Matters
The NWS advisory comes as the latest in a series of winter systems impacting the region, with additional snow expected above 5,000 feet.
Snow can cause travel disruptions and create hazardous driving conditions. Vulnerable populations, including infants and senior citizens, are at heightened risk of health issues due to the dangers of freezing temperatures.
Delgadillo’s Snow Cap along Historic Route 66 is seen on January 27, 2021, in Seligman, Arizona. Delgadillo’s Snow Cap along Historic Route 66 is seen on January 27, 2021, in Seligman, Arizona. Josh Brasted/Getty Images
What To Know
The NWS has issued winter warnings for the Western Mogollon Rim, Yavapai County Mountains, Grand Canyon Country, the Coconino Plateau, and the Northwest Deserts as these areas are expected to see several inches of snow. The advisory is expected to last until Tuesday at midnight local time.
Forecasted snow totals vary by region, with higher elevations expecting the most significant accumulations. Areas in the advisory include:
Western Mogollon Rim: Flagstaff and surrounding areas may see 2 to 4 inches of snow, with 4 to 6 inches possible in nearby Williams.
Yavapai County Mountains: Prescott and Seligman could receive up to 1 inch at lower elevations, with up to 6 inches at higher elevations above 6,000 feet.
Grand Canyon Country and Coconino Plateau: Areas like the South Rim and Doney Park are projected to receive 2 to 4 inches.
Northwest Deserts: Near Kingman, snow is expected to total 3 to 6 inches above 6,000 feet, with 1 to 3 inches above 4,000 feet. The Hualapai Mountain Road and other routes in this area could see icy and snow-covered conditions.
Travelers are advised to monitor road conditions via Arizona’s 511 service and exercise caution while driving in affected areas.
Residents and travelers should prepare for slick and potentially dangerous roads as snowfall accumulates. Bridges, overpasses, and high-elevation routes are particularly at risk.
What People Are Saying
Mason Carrol, reporter at local CBS News affiliate Arizona’s Family, said on Monday: “I don’t think I’ve ever been more excited to see snow, now it’s not much but it’s so nice to see especially after the dry start to the winter. Now it’s snowing off-and-on, it’s been a little lighter the past 30 minutes, but we have a little accumulation.”
Megan Taylor, NWS warning coordination meteorologist, told Arizona’s Family on Monday: “The snow is very needed. We are historically dry, a historic dry to the winter season. We normally have over about 3-and-half feet of snowfall in Flagstaff by this time and we only had about three inches. So, anything we can get is useful right now.”
NWS Flagstaff office said in a post on X, formerly Twitter, on Monday: “The snow is starting to fly! Showers have filled in from Prescott to Cordes this morning. Here’s a look at some snowy roads from Prescott (SR 89 and SR 69) to Cordes (I-17). Expect snow showers to increase and spread north and east through the day.”
It added: “At 740 AM, showers are starting to move across Yavapai County. Showers will continue to increase and spread northward today. Snow levels will range from around 4000 feet across Yavapai County to 5000 feet in the White Mountains to near 3,500 feet around Page this morning.”
What Happens Next
As snow showers taper off late Tuesday, road crews and emergency services will work to mitigate hazards. Motorists are encouraged to stay updated on local weather alerts and to postpone non-essential travel in affected regions. With temperatures remaining low, icy conditions could persist even after snowfall ends.
Residents in northern Arizona are reminded to prepare for ongoing winter weather impacts and to monitor local advisories for updates on changing conditions.
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