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Travel discouraged in parts of northern Arizona due to storm

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Posted at 8:18 AM, Feb 05, 2019
and last updated 2019-02-06 00:17:01-05

FLAGSTAFF, AZ — Authorities are discouraging travel in parts of northern Arizona's high country due to an approaching storm expected to produce heavy snowfall, strong winds and wind chills in the single digits.

A winter storm warning was issued for the Mogollon Rim region that includes Flagstaff and the Show Low areas, and forecasters said the worst time to travel would be between 6 p.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. Wednesday.

CURRENT TRAFFIC CONDITIONS

Up to 11 inches of snow are forecast for Williams and Flagstaff, both located on Interstate 40, up to 10 inches at Grand Canyon Village and up to 6 inches in Show Low.

FULL WEATHER SECTION

The weather service forecasts gusty winds of up to 50 mph with areas of blowing snow and poor visibility.