Flagstaff, Arizona (3TV/CBS 5) – Another winter storm is hitting the Highlands and Flagstaff on Thursday, with 3 to 6 inches of snow expected to fall by the end of the day. The same storm will also bring cold weather to lower elevations. The same system also dumped snow on communities along the Mogollon Rim in the Payson area.
This comes as several storms have rolled through the area over the past two weeks, dumping more than a foot of snow overall. “We've had a series of winter storms, and this was kind of the second in a series, so it packed quite a punch,” said Megan Taylor, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. talk.
She is one of Flagstaff NWS' busy meteorologists monitoring this storm and issuing important warnings to the public,” Taylor said. We strive to let you know in advance when you should avoid traveling. Therefore, you can try to stay away from such situations. But that's our job. Our mission is to protect life and property. ”
One of the warnings they issued Thursday morning was for a snow squall. “That's right, when it comes to winter weather, snow squalls are probably the most dangerous thing. So, in addition to probably heavy snow, you'll also get a win. That's why visibility is so low and usually quickly That means an inch or two can fall within an hour.”
She said she witnessed a crash over the Interstate 40 and Interstate 17 interchange in Flagstaff during today's squall. She says both the National Weather Service and local police are asking people to avoid driving, and that's exactly why. “Just don't travel. The best thing you can do is to stay off the roads as much as possible during winter weather conditions.”
If you must travel, make sure your car is ready and slow down when on the road. Because speed is one of the main causes of accidents in winter.
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