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Updates: Snow hits northern Arizona

Here are the latest updates on the storm that brought winds, rain and snow to Arizona Monday into Tuesday.

ARIZONA, USA — A storm could bring inches of snow to the High Country and cold temps to the Valley Monday afternoon into Tuesday.

The storm was moving west to east and had reached western Arizona Monday afternoon.

Drivers on highways like Interstate 40, Interstate 17 and other High Country and Mogollon Rim routes should take caution.

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FULL FORECAST: Wind, rain, snow and cold to cap off 2020

Tuesday

8:53 a.m.

Arizona Snowbowl reported getting 7 inches of snow in the past 24 hours.

8:21 a.m.

The Valley could get some light showers. Some elevated areas in the north and northeast Valley could even see some snowflakes. At the current temperatures, they won't last long.

6:58 a.m.

Cold temperatures and rain created icy conditions on Flagstaff roads.

5:50 a.m.

The National Weather Service said scattered snow would continue Tuesday. Dry weather would return Tuesday night through Wednesday.

Meteorologist Krystle Henderson said cold air was slated all around the state for Tuesday night.

5:11 a.m.

Erica Stapleton reports live from Flagstaff with a look at the wet conditions in the High Country.

Monday

8:50 p.m. 

6:00 p.m. 

Team 12's Erica Stapleton gives an update on what they're seeing in Flagstaff.

5:25 p.m.

Team 12's Jamie Kagol and the National Weather Service are encouraging people to drive safely as snowfall gets heavier in Flagstaff. 

4:00 p.m.

Team 12's Erica Stapleton said about 1/4 of an inch had accumulated in Flagstaff, but winds were a bigger danger.

3:40 p.m.

Locals of Flagstaff are gearing up as the snow starts to hit the streets.

3 p.m.

The National Weather Service says the storm is set to go through central Coconino and Yavapai counties with strong winds.

One to three inches of snow are expected over 5500 feet. Lower elevations may get a dusting of snow.

2:44 p.m.

The snow was falling and the wind was blowing at Arizona Snowbowl. Skiiers and snowboarders were still hitting the slopes.

1:38 p.m.

Winds will be the strongest through 6 p.m. Monday night.

12:18 p.m.

It was raining in Lake Havasu, according to a weather spotter in the area.

12:09 p.m.

The storm was slated to reach Flagstaff around 5 p.m. and Prescott soon after.

8:46 a.m.

Possible snowfall totals put Flagstaff at a possible 3 to 6 inches. The snowfall level was between 4,000 and 5,000 feet.

6 a.m.

Snowfall forecast amounts were reduced from previous estimates.

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