Winter weather is bringing rain and snow to Arizona, causing a variety of issues around the Valley and state Friday.
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PHOTOS: Much-needed winter storm moves through Arizona
ABC15's meteorologists say showers are expected to stick around through the afternoon. See the full forecast here.
Here are the latest weather impacts around Arizona:
8 p.m.
Heavy snow bands are moving south and east, with drier air moving in north of Flagstaff. Areas of I-17 have become snow covered again, as well as along I-40 from Williams to Winslow. We do expect improvement in these areas over the next few hours, but right now, not good. #azwx pic.twitter.com/dBj5vi13oN
— NWS Flagstaff (@NWSFlagstaff) March 8, 2025
6:30 p.m.
Westbound Interstate 40 is closed in Winslow to help relieve a several-miles-long traffic queue west of Flagstaff in Williams, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
The 15-plus-mile traffic queue on I-40 westbound near Williams was caused by multiple vehicle slide-offs and crashes related to winter weather that blocked travel lanes.
4:15 p.m.
Eastbound Interstate 40 has closed near Kingman and in Ash Fork due to multiple vehicle slide-offs related to winter weather conditions and heavy snowfall, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
3:45 p.m.
FYI: Snow's still being seen on I-40 west of Flagstaff (especially near Ash Fork and Williams). Postponing travel until this storm passes is recommended. pic.twitter.com/DBvTXeXPsF
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) March 7, 2025
2:40 p.m.
I-17 southbound has reopened at Munds Park, while the northbound lanes in that area remain closed.
1:20 p.m.
Multiple spring training games are being impacted by the rain moving through the Valley. The D-backs game is among them, as their game in Tempe against the Angels has been rained out.
12:47 p.m.
The power issue has been resolved and streetlights near the west airport entrance have returned to normal function.
— Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (@PHXSkyHarbor) March 7, 2025
12:42 p.m.
UPDATE: Here are the highways that are currently closed due to crashes or adverse winter weather conditions. For real-time info, check https://t.co/l4s0AFGOpz and the AZ511 app: 📱 Apple: https://t.co/ZBt7iIAdRd 📷 Android: https://t.co/n3R7tHa8nN https://t.co/VbOPUT8BLt pic.twitter.com/vDacBnXUJt
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) March 7, 2025
12:20 p.m.
❄ CLOSURES ❄
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) March 7, 2025
Here are the highways that are currently closed due to crashes or adverse winter weather conditions.
For real-time info, check https://t.co/l4s0AFGgA1 and the AZ511 app:
📱 Apple: https://t.co/ZBt7iIzG1F
📱 Android: https://t.co/n3R7tH9Ayf pic.twitter.com/UVNyuTYvKw
11 a.m.
ABC15 has team coverage on the latest weather impacts around the Valley:
10:25 a.m.
A special weather statement has been issued for Beardsley AZ until 10:45 AM MST pic.twitter.com/kMWeZMB33G
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) March 7, 2025
9:40 a.m.
Notice:
— Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (@PHXSkyHarbor) March 7, 2025
There is a power outage on the west end of the airport affecting some of the streetlights in the area. There are currently no impacts to airport operations. Travelers are encouraged to enter the airport from the east entrance to avoid any delays. @ArizonaDOT
8:56 a.m.
ADOT snowplows are working around-the-clock in affected areas including this video of State Route 260 near Forest Lakes.
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) March 7, 2025
Never pass a snowplow and always stay at least four car lengths behind a plow! pic.twitter.com/bOQeHRVt5p
8:50 a.m.
Sky Harbor is reporting more than 300 delayed flights. A ground delay is still in effect, according to the FAA.
8:38 a.m.:
Sky Harbor has recorded 0.25" of rain so far...making this the wettest day since July 14, 2024!
— Jorge Torres (@JorgeTWeather) March 7, 2025
8:00 a.m.
755 am MST: Light to moderate rain continues over the Phoenix metro. Activity will taper off between 9am & 10 am, however more scattered showers (40% chance) will blossom this afternoon w/ a 10% chance of an isolated t-storm. Rainfall amounts have been 0.10-0.33" so far. #axwx pic.twitter.com/ghApapFbV8
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) March 7, 2025
7:30 a.m.
Some spots around the Valley are up to a quarter of an inch of rain! See the latest totals here.
6:49 a.m.
We're seeing snow on the roads up in Payson and the surrounding areas.
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) March 7, 2025
If you choose to travel:
❄️Pack an emergency kit with food, water, warm clothes and a fully-charged cell phone
❄️Check https://t.co/l4s0AFGgA1 for road conditions before heading out. pic.twitter.com/moyGzXSXxU
6:40 a.m.
The Federal Aviation Administration says departures at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport are delayed due to "low ceilings."
Sky Harbor says more than 200 flights are delayed.
6:30 a.m.
Thousands of APS customers are without power, with many outage areas citing weather as a cause.
See rain totals and power outages here.
6:27 a.m.
A lot of rain is coming down throughout the Valley!
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) March 7, 2025
If you are traveling, remember to:
🌧 Slow down.
🌧 Leave extra breaking room.
🌧 Never drive into flooded roads or washes. pic.twitter.com/6BwdFy5TDO
6:10 a.m.
Sky Harbor has recorded 0.07" of rain so far...making this the wettest day since August 22, 2024!
— Jorge Torres (@JorgeTWeather) March 7, 2025
6:08 a.m.
At 6 AM, here are pictures from near the Grand Canyon Airport, Bellemont, and near the Flagstaff Airport. Our office received 4 inches of new snow since 11 PM. #azwx pic.twitter.com/pnz6jbbezh
— NWS Flagstaff (@NWSFlagstaff) March 7, 2025
3:52 a.m.
Snow is accumulating across the I-17 / I-40 corridor this morning. These pictures are from https://t.co/gjspP0rBdc at around 345 AM. #azwx pic.twitter.com/DPc4CHisxF
— NWS Flagstaff (@NWSFlagstaff) March 7, 2025
6 p.m., Thursday
Flagstaff Unified School District has announced that all of its schools will be closed Friday, March 7, due to winter weather.
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