PHOENIX — The year began with rain and cold as a strong storm system passed through Phoenix on Sunday.
Much of the Valley had received more than a quarter inch of rain by 7:30 PM, but the East Valley had more rain.
Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, and Queen Creek rain gauges recorded more than half an inch of rain, according to the Bureau of Meteorology. Maricopa County Flood Control DistrictThe National Weather Service Phoenix advised East Valley residents to seek shelter in a hail thunderstorm until 8:15 pm Sunday night.
0.38 inches of rain by 6:30 p.m. in Phoenix set a new January 1 record, according to the NWS.
NWS Phoenix issued a flash flood warning for Maricopa and Pinal counties from 5:35 PM to 9:45 PM. Heavy rains near the Tortilla Flats resulted in Fish Her Creek in the area rising three feet.
Flash Flood Warning including Tortilla Flat AZ until 9:45 PM MST pic.twitter.com/RQpbqOmEz1
— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) January 2, 2023
The westbound lane of State Route 238 at Milepost 42, just west of Maricopa, has been closed due to flooding, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
In the West Valley near the Westgate Entertainment District, nearly 900 people powerless, according to the SRP. The cause of the outage is under investigation.
More rain and gusts of wind that can reach speeds of up to 30 miles per hour are possible.
A strong weather system and cold front will move east across the county today, bringing gusty winds, cooler temperatures, valley rain/mountain snow, and more heavy rain. #azwx See all forecast details here. https://t.co/QHKPlzusKS pic.twitter.com/UpS8eXodB3
— Maricopa County Flood Control District (@FCDFloodInfo) January 1, 2023
The chance of rain in Phoenix lasts all week, with a 30% chance of rain on Monday morning and evening.
Meanwhile, Flagstaff will have a winter storm advisory in place until 8 a.m. Monday as the area could see 3 to 5 inches of total snowfall during the day, according to Flagstaff’s National Weather Service. It has been.
According to the NWS, showers could turn to snow after 1:00 p.m., dust patches could roll in after 3:00 p.m., and gusts could reach 34 mph.
Winter weather conditions also closed several highways north of Phoenix.
Northbound State Route 17 near State Route 179, State Route 260 eastbound at milepost 256, Interstate 40 eastbound at milepost 146, statebound westbound at milepost 252 in Winslow Inter-Highway 40, Southbound State Route 87 at Milepost 240 near Winslow, and State Route 64 near the Grand Canyon (between Mileposts 242 and 269) were all closed, ADOT said. .
The chance of a shower of snow in Flagstaff will begin to increase early in the week and become dimmer Wednesday through Friday.
