PHOENIX — Parts of Arizona may see plans change for how to ring in the new year, with a winter storm expected to bring snow to parts of the state above 3,000 feet on Monday.
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According to the National Weather Service, Flagstaff, Payson, Pine-Strawberry and Heber will all receive at least 3 inches of snow. The areas of highest accumulation will be in areas located along the eastern Mogollon Rim and in the White Mountains, areas like Show Low, Forest Lakes and Pinetop areas should expect 6 to 12 inches. One to four inches of snow is possible in the Globe/Miami area.
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In the Phoenix area, a tenth to a quarter of an inch of rain is possible as scattered showers move through with the system, with the majority falling in the afternoon and evening.
The storm system should move out on Tuesday. Winter Storm Warnings for the Flagstaff area will expire at midnight Tuesday.
Areas along the eastern Mogollon Rim and in the White Mountains are under a Winter Storm Warning until 5 p.m. Tuesday. Winter Weather Advisories are in effect for areas down to 3,000 feet across northern and eastern Arizona.
8:05 p.m. Monday, December 31
A crash has closed SR 87 SB south of Payson at MP 247. Motorists should avoid this area as significant delays already exist from an earlier closure. There is no estimated time to reopen the highway. #aztraffic pic.twitter.com/9ZaG6ul1je
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) January 1, 2019
7:10 p.m. Monday, December 31
Please delay travel due to the snow storm. These photos at Heber and Show Low show all of the snow. Plows will be out until the storm ends.
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) January 1, 2019
SR 260 westbound is closed at milepost 268, near Kohls Ranch.
SR 87 southbound is closed at milepost 251, south of Payson.
#azwx#aztraffic pic.twitter.com/F4nTHO8JGg
6:35 p.m., Monday, December 31
I-10 remains CLOSED in both directions near 43rd Avenue due to a police situation. Expect very long delays and avoid the area! #phxtraffic pic.twitter.com/FpZiN2LsyG
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) January 1, 2019
5:20 p.m., Monday, December 31
I-10 WB near 43rd Avenue: All lanes stopped due to police situation. Long delays expected. Use alternate routes. #phxtraffic pic.twitter.com/dZFfEM7NLS
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) January 1, 2019
3:50 p.m., Monday, December 31
Multiple closures on state highways due to weather and crashes:
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) December 31, 2018
SR 260 has closed in Star Valley.
SR 87 southbound is closed at milepost 251, south of Payson.
SR 87 Northbound is closed at milepost 254, north of Payson.
More closures: https://t.co/aephy67bbf
3:15 p.m., Monday, December 31
CLOSURE ALERT : SR 260 is closed in both directions west of Star Valley due to impassable roadways at milepost 257. pic.twitter.com/2r7YoOu6Lz
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) December 31, 2018
2:00 p.m., Monday, December 31
Highway closures due to weather or crashes:
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) December 31, 2018
SR 89A has been closed in both directions north of Jerome from mileposts 343-347. SR 169 is closed between Dewey and I-17. SR 89 is closed in both directions north of Kirkland at MP 297 for a crash.
Please delay travel. pic.twitter.com/7yV2eGliIs
1:35 p.m., Monday, December 31
TRAVEL ALERT: SR 89 is blocked in Sedona due to the storm and multiple stranded vehicles between 375 to 374. #aztraffic #azwx pic.twitter.com/NUPp5khgvu
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) December 31, 2018
1:15 p.m., Monday, December 31
❄️⚠️ROAD CLOSURE⚠️❄️
— Pima County Sheriff (@PimaSheriff) December 31, 2018
The road to Mt. Lemmon has been closed at the base, due to inclement weather, except to residents and employees.
As a reminder, for road closure information, please contact the Pima County road closure hotline at 547-7510. pic.twitter.com/G2C0nqkydM
1:00 p.m., Monday, December 31
Reminder! SR 169 is CLOSED between Dewey and I-17 due to multiple crashes and slide-offs. Please avoid the area. #azwx #aztraffic https://t.co/CWaqlmUG87
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) December 31, 2018
12:40 p.m., Monday, December 31
CLOSURE: SR 89A NB and SB north of Jerome: Roadway closed due to weather at mileposts 343-347. #aztraffic pic.twitter.com/cbjDle290D
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) December 31, 2018
8 inches of fresh snow at Snowbowl already! More on the way. #abc15wx #azwx https://t.co/Qr3fRPAcZD
— Iris Hermosillo (@IrisABC15) December 31, 2018
12:20 p.m., Monday, December 31
1219 PM: Showers are finally starting to spread and develop eastward into remaining parts of the PHX area. Snow still possible along nrn fringes of Maricopa County, including Wickenburg and near Black Canyon City. #azwx pic.twitter.com/n8awA4apsj
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) December 31, 2018
12:00 p.m., Monday, December 31
Measurable snow in Munds Park already! Steven Moest just sent us this photo, taken around noon! #abc15wx pic.twitter.com/FfRDEEbJlX
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) December 31, 2018
CLOSED: SR 169 is closed in Dewey between mileposts 0 and 15. This is due to multiple crashes and slide-offs. #aztraffic pic.twitter.com/to8mtTuIu0
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) December 31, 2018
11:45 a.m., Monday, December 31
These are the latest photos from I-17 and McGuireville and Cordes Junction. Multiple crashes or slide-offs have been reported in the area. Delay travel until the storm has passed. #azwx #aztraffic pic.twitter.com/CZucgUNWdi
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) December 31, 2018
11:40 a.m., Monday, December 31
Snowplow Cam: This photo is from 10:30 a.m. on SR 264 between Ganado and Window Rock. Please consider delaying travel until the storm has passed. #azwx #aztraffic pic.twitter.com/VJnuLSXF58
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) December 31, 2018
11:34 a.m., Monday, December 31
11:25 a.m., Monday, December 31
ADOT Road Weather Manager Mark Trennepohl shows us the weather on I-17 at Black Canyon City. Consider delaying travel until the storm passes. #azwx pic.twitter.com/N7ReVopTyz
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) December 31, 2018
Temp forecast for tonight. Some parts may also be wet. #azwx #cawx pic.twitter.com/hrjBcGJedm
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) December 31, 2018
10:50 a.m., Monday, December 31
Jeanne Kehl shared this video from #Pine, Arizona! #abc15 pic.twitter.com/035u2vzYEX
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) December 31, 2018
10:00 a.m., Monday, December 31
9:24 a.m., Monday, December 31
9:24 AM: Here is the actual radar loop. We have just received a report of light snow in Wickenburg at elevation 2400 feet. #azwx pic.twitter.com/zsApP7RYNa
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) December 31, 2018
5:56 a.m. Monday, December 31
It's an @abc15 Weather Action Day as a winter storm is set to bring BIG impacts on this last day of 2018.
— Iris Hermosillo (@IrisABC15) December 31, 2018
Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories for northern/eastern AZ. Snow levels down to 3000 feet.
Valley rain showers this afternoon and evening. #abc15wx #azwx pic.twitter.com/2OOBCK488W
11:07 p.m. Sunday, December 30
Snow will develop across northern Arizona all day Monday, December 31. The heaviest snow will occur on I-17 between 12pm-6pm Monday.
Heavy traffic delays will be likely due to slick roadways and reduced visibility in falling and blowing snow.
#azwx pic.twitter.com/WSemio3Mbu
— NWS Flagstaff (@NWSFlagstaff) December 31, 2018
Winter weather is on the way to northern Arizona. Snowy/cold weather during those critical New Year's Eve celebrations. If traveling slow down if you encounter snow. Dress warmly since wind chills will dip into the teens to low single digits Monday Night. #azwx pic.twitter.com/9ylySYJjxj
— NWS Flagstaff (@NWSFlagstaff) December 30, 2018
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow above 3000 feet is in effect from Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning for portions of SE Gila County along with the Mazatal and Pinal/Supersitution Mountains. Globe and Miami may see up to 2" with up to 8" expected above 5000 feet. #azwx pic.twitter.com/dOdqsQ3TcZ
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) December 31, 2018
Winter Weather Advisories and Winter Storm Warnings are in effect for much of northern Arizona on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. See the graphic below or go to:https://t.co/NgNZcSCqXUfor details on these winter weather products. #azwx pic.twitter.com/8tivHaR8tY
— NWS Flagstaff (@NWSFlagstaff) December 31, 2018, <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8">
