PHOENIX — The new week begins with dry conditions in the Valley, but another wave of wind, rain and snow is heading for Arizona as it tracks the system for the next storm.
Snow showers will begin in the highlands today as clouds continue to drift into the valleys.
In places like Flagstaff today, snow levels are around 6,500 feet, so 1 to 2 inches of snow can accumulate. Meanwhile, the valley will remain dry all day with a gradual increase in the chance of rain later tonight.
Then switch to weather action mode Tuesday and Wednesday track more high-altitude snow and canyon rain, which will affect outdoor planning and intrastate travel.
Take action now and be prepared for possible rain in time for your Tuesday and Wednesday morning and evening commute here in the Valley, and be prepared for snow that can lead to dangerous trips across high altitude. .
The Phoenix metropolitan area could receive about 0.5 inches of rain, and the highlands to the north and east, including some of the foothills, received 1-2 inches.
Combined with ongoing runoff from melting snow at high altitudes, the rain increases the threat of flooding. flood monitoring It will take effect on Tuesday and Wednesday in the northern and eastern parts of Maricopa and Pinal counties and in the lower elevations of Yavapai and Gila counties. Parts of Mojave County are also under this warning.
At high altitudes, snow creates dangerous travel conditions, winter weather advisory It was issued to Central and Western Coconino counties on Tuesday. This includes spots like Flagstaff and Williams, which could see up to 6 inches of snow on Tuesday. Additional snow is then expected late Tuesday night through Wednesday before this storm system clears.
Winds will also play a role, and will strengthen throughout Tuesday, ahead of a cold front coming Tuesday night. wind advisory Wind gusts could reach 45 to 50 mph in effect on Tuesday across all of western Arizona. Winds in the valley will pick up by Tuesday afternoon, but the strongest winds will hit Tuesday evening and early Wednesday. Peak gusts can reach 45 to 50 mph here in the Valley and northern Arizona.
The cool breeze is blowing again in this storm! The valley’s high will reach his mid-70s on Tuesday, then drop into his mid-to-late 60s by midweek.
It will be dry across the valley by Wednesday evening. It looks like it will stay dry until the weekend.
Valley highs will be back in the late 70s by the end of the week.
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Total Precipitation in 2023:
Sky Harbor Official Rainfall: 2.86″ (+0.53″ above average)
Valley Average (Phoenix Rain Index): 3.09″
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Total precipitation in 2022:
Sky Harbor Official Rainfall: 5.78″ (-1.44″ from average)
Valley Average (Phoenix Rain Index): 7.02″
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You can find daily rainfall reports from across the Valley here.
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Phoenix is getting drier – average precipitation is now lower
Average monsoon precipitation for Phoenix (1981-2010): 2.71″ rain
NEW Average Monsoon Precipitation for Phoenix (1991-2020): 2.43 inches of rain
Average annual precipitation for Phoenix (1981-2010): 8:03″ of rain
NEW Average Annual Precipitation for Phoenix (1991-2020): 7.22 inches of precipitation
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