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MOST ACCURATE FORECAST: Easter weekend storm bringing wind, rain and snow back to Arizona

We're drying out and warming up as high pressure returns. Valley temperatures will climb into the low to mid 80s as we head toward Easter weekend. But, we are tracking another storm system on the way too.

By: Amber Sullins

Posted at 6:42 AM, Mar 28, 2024

and last updated 2024-03-28 21:06:52-04

PHOENIX — We're drying out and warming up as high pressure returns.

Valley temperatures will climb into the low to mid 80s as we head toward Easter weekend.

But, we are tracking another storm system on the way too.

Breezes will start to pick up ahead of it on Friday with gusts near 25 mph here in the Valley.

Up north, it will get windy. Some spots could see wind gusts near 50 mph. Wind Advisories are in effect along and north of the Mogollon Rim, as well as out west along the Colorado River, through the day Friday.

Saturday's winds will be even stronger!

Gusts could top 45 mph here in the Phoenix metro area. That could lead to areas of blowing dust and hazy conditions, so if you have any respiratory issues you may want to limit your time outside in the afternoon.

Rain and snow will start to fall in parts of our state as early as Saturday night and continue throughout Easter Sunday.

With impacts expected to road travel across Arizona and outdoor activities for Easter, Sunday will be an ABC15 Weather Action Day. Take action now to get ready for this storm and have backup plans in place in case outdoor events get rained out.

Rain and snow showers will linger into Monday and we'll see an increased chance for thunderstorms Monday afternoon and evening.

Early estimates now show the potential of a half an inch to an inch of rain in the Valley.

Up north, the snow level will fall to around 6,000 feet with four to eight inches of snow possible for some spots along the Mogollon Rim, including in Flagstaff.

Temperatures will plummet as this storm arrives. Valley highs will fall into the mid 60s on Easter, putting us 15 to 20 degrees below normal for this time of year!

This storm will clear out of Arizona by Tuesday with Valley temperatures back in the low 80s by Wednesday.

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2024 Rainfall totals:

Sky Harbor Official Rainfall: 2.89" (+0.37" from average)

Valley Average (Phoenix Rainfall Index): 3.00"

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2023 Rainfall totals:

Sky Harbor Official Rainfall: 4.21" (-3.01" from average)

Valley Average (Phoenix Rainfall Index): 5.47"

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Daily rainfall reports from all across the Valley can be found here.

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