Flagstaff, Arizona – Flagstaff finally got much needed water this winter.

A few inches of snow fell overnight from Thursday to Friday, and the unusually dry season ended.

“It’s just like a winter wonderland,” said Jessica Marshall of Flagstaff.

Despite it melting quickly, it is seen in the snow most locals have seen in town all year round.

“Finally. Honestly, we were waiting for that,” said Kaelan Huffman of Flagstaff.

Huffman, manager of Rooster Bus in downtown Flagstaff, shoveled the storefront for the first time this season. He says winter is always slow for business, and they relied on snow to bring tourists.

“Without snow, it’s really a late year, but yeah, winter is our late time,” Huffman said.

Winter weather has raised people from the valley to the north and has also brought unsuspecting tourists from across the country.

“I thought it would really be warm here,” said tourist Brandi Hatten.

Hatten abandoned her bitter cold home in Colorado due to the much milder cold of Arizona.

“We actually came to see the Grand Canyon and came due to the good weather, but we were surprised at how much snow we had on here,” Hatten said.

The snow fell so it was clean, but was made for a messy street.

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“Everyone wants to play in it, but they’re not ready to drive in it,” said Lucky Largo, AM/PM tow owner.

Heavy, wet snow is not the most dangerous weather conditions people drive, but the owners of the local towing company said it poses a unique set of challenges.

“It’s very deceiving. It’s a slash. So it’s not ice, but it’s just as bad as watering,” Lago said.

Largo welcomed victims of this winter storm between Thursday and Friday. He said one car was hitting a rock from the Arizona Snowbowl too fast through the mountains. The other one increased the water power and rolled over with an I-40.

“They don’t respect slimy things in a way that respects ice,” Lago said.

Experience in driving speed and experience in winter weather conditions leads to most shipwrecks that Largo clean up. He said driving is the most dangerous thing to do when the snow is actively falling.

“That’s the beauty of Northern Arizona. You know, it snows, it gets faster, harder and heavy, but just wait a few hours and the state does a great job,” Lago said.

Coconino County and the Arizona Department of Transportation deployed ploughs before the storm began Thursday afternoon. They cleaned the snow and dropped cinders into areas with smooth spots.

Largo said drivers should always bring a charged cell phone, food, water and extra dry clothing in emergencies.

“When we’re really busy, our focus is opening the highway, clearing the roads, making the roads safe. If you’re off the road and you’re not dangerous, you’ll probably sit there for a while Let’s,” Lago said.

Drivers are advised to check the AZ511 for the latest road conditions and closures before travelling.