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LIVE UPDATES: Another round of wind, rain and snow on the way in Arizona

After a wet Wednesday, we're in for another round of possible showers in the Valley and more snow for the high country.
Flagstaff snow
Posted at 11:53 AM, Feb 21, 2023
and last updated 2023-02-24 06:27:49-05

A major winter storm brought rain, snow, and damaging wind to much of Arizona on Wednesday and another round on Thursday.

WHAT TO EXPECT: Major winter storm impacting Arizona

"Damaging winds and treacherous to impossible driving conditions are expected due to blowing dust & snow," NWS Flagstaff tweeted Tuesday morning ahead of Wednesday's storm.

Thursday could bring another 12 inches or more of snow to parts of the high country. The Valley will likely only see light rain.

Blowing snow and reduced visibility will create hazardous travel conditions for much of northern Arizona. While not as strong as they were Wednesday, expect more strong winds.

LIVE RADAR: Track storms around the Valley, state

Closures of events, roads and schools have been put in place due to bad weather.

Here are the latest updates surrounding this latest storm:

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SCHOOL CLOSURES & DELAYS:
-Flagstaff Unified schools are CLOSED today (Friday, Feb. 24)
-Williams Unified schools are under 'continued closure'

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ADOT has reopened the following highways after yesterday's weather closures:

  • I-17 northbound has reopened between SR 179 and Flagstaff (MP 298-340)
  • I-40 eastbound has reopened at US 93 (MP 72)
  • I-40 westbound has reopened at Holbrook (MP 289)
  • SR 89A has reopened between Sedona and Flagstaff
  • SR 260 from east of Camp Verde to the SR 87 Junction (MP 229-252)

The following highways are still closed:

  • SR 87 between Winslow and Payson (MP 342-252)
  • SR 260 eastbound between McNary and Greer (MP 360-385)
  • SR 273 between SR 260 and Sunrise Park (MP 377-383)
  • US 180 north of Snowbowl (MP 236-248)
  • SR 64 near the Grand Canyon (MP 240-264)
  • US 191 South of Alpine (MP 188-252)

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UPDATE: NAU is canceling in-person classes and closing campus today on the Flagstaff Mountain Campus

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UPDATE: Blue Ridge Unified schools are now CLOSED today.

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SCHOOL CLOSURES/DELAYS:
-Flagstaff Unified schools are CLOSED today (Thursday, Feb. 23).
-Williams Unified schools are CLOSED today.
-Blue Ridge Unified schools are on a 2-hour delay.

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Here is an interactive map of places in the Flagstaff area to safely play in the snow.

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SRP is reporting about 5,500 Phoenix-area customers are without power around 9 a.m. Wednesday morning.
APS did not show any outages in the Valley around 9 a.m. Wednesday morning.
APS reported 14,000+ customers were without power in northern Arizona Wednesday morning.

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The latest power outage numbers:

APS: About 20,400 customers. The most affected areas include the cities of Phoenix, Flagstaff, Munds Park, and Happy Jack.

SRP: About 7,900 customers. The most impacted areas include Arcadia, Scottsdale, and Apache Junction.

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APS is reporting thousands of customers around the state are without power. The areas most affected include Flagstaff, Prescott, and Munds Park.

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The Sky Harbor website is showing 51 cancelations and 18 delays for upcoming flights. The FAA says a ground stop or delay program is possible in Phoenix this morning.

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ADOT and DPS have these road closures in place, though additional highway closures may become necessary as weather conditions change:

  • I-40 eastbound is closed at US 93 east of Kingman
  • I-40 westbound is closed in Winslow
  • SR 87 southbound is closed in Winslow
  • US 180 is closed north of Snowbowl, between mileposts 236-248

These highways will reopen when it is safe to do so.

4:20 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 22

SCHOOL CLOSURES: Flagstaff Unified schools, Blue Ridge Unified schools, and Williams Unified schools are CLOSED today (Wed, Feb. 22) due to weather.

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