Phoenix is expected to reach a high of 72 degrees today, dropping to 48 degrees with almost clear skies at night.
Forecasters expect 40% of the rain in Phoenix to rain 5-10 mph. The latest storm has caused less than an inch of rain in Maricopa County.
A meteorologist at the National Weather Service said Friday’s forecast was typical for February, with light rain and almost clear skies around the Phoenix area.
It is expected to be sunny on Saturday, February 15th, with a height of nearly 70 degrees and a gentle breeze that reaches five miles per hour around Phoenix.
Snow showers are expected to continue in Flagstaff. Weather services reported high temperatures of nearly 36 degrees by 1pm, with low 29 degrees and 50% chance of snow before 11pm, and fog from 11pm to 4am
Winter weather advisories were introduced for Flagstaff residents, with snow levels reaching 7,000 feet by 8am and then dropped to 6,000 feet.
Gusts of wind up to 40 mph are predicted as a chance for thunderstorms. This disrupts travel conditions due to the likelihood and low visibility of road closures due to snow and wind.
The Arizona Department of Transport has not announced road closures at this time.
This article was originally published in the Republic of Arizona. Snow expected in Flagstaff, Phoenix, drying from light rain