PHOENIX — Arizonans were sure to bundle up and packed their umbrellas Wednesday, as storms made their way across the state. Snow began falling in northern Arizona Tuesday and was expected to continue through Thursday morning.
As for the Valley, some areas saw spotty showers overnight Tuesday and into early Wednesday morning, but rain chances were more widespread heading into the late morning hours.
The forecast from the National Weather Service called for rainfall amounts in the Phoenix area to be between 0.2'' - 0.5'' during the storm. Snow levels were also looking to fall to around 4,000 feet.
In the High Country, snow fell for most of the day. The NWS said the Flagstaff area could receive 5'' - 9'' of snow from this storm and asked people to be cautious when traveling.
We will continue to share updates on weather conditions in our blog below. Please check back throughout the day for updates.
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Current road closures in northern Arizona, according to ADOT.
The following roads are closed:
Interstate 40 eastbound at US 93 (milepost 71)
State Route 260 eastbound from mileposts 229-256
Interstate 40 eastbound at milepost 146 (near Ash Fork) due to a crash at milepost 160
Interstate 40 eastbound near US 93 (milepost 71)
State Route 87 in both directions from Payson to Winslow
State Route 89A in both directions between Sedona and Flagstaff.
3 p.m. - NWS said some areas around the Valley could see freezing temperatures overnight. Make sure your pets, plants and people as we get into evening hours.
1:30 p.m. - More highways are still being closed due to the inclement weather, with no estimated time of reopening.
- Interstate 17 northbound is closed near State Route 179 at milepost 298.
- State Route 260 is closed in both directions between mileposts 229 near Camp Verde and 302 in Heber.
12:15 p.m. - The NWS said reports are coming in of snow falling in a Scottsdale neighborhood called Troon North.
12 p.m. - Multiple highways are closed due to winter weather conditions, ADOT said.
- State Route 87 northbound is closed in Payson at milepost 254.
- State Route 87 southbound is closed near Winslow at milepost 338.
- State Route 89A is closed in both directions between Sedona and Flagstaff.
- State Route 260 is closed in both directions between mileposts 256 in Star Valley and 302 in Heber.
11:30 p.m. - Two section of Interstate 40 have reopened.
- Interstate 40 eastbound at mileposts 71 and 145 have reopened.
8 a.m. - According to ADOT, the following highways are closed due to winter conditions:
- Interstate 40 eastbound is closed east of Kingman at milepost 71. Traffic is being diverted to US Route 93.
- Interstate 40 eastbound is closed in Ash Fork at milepost 145. Traffic is being diverted to State Route 89.
- MVD offices in Flagstaff and Prescott have a delayed opening today. Consider using azmvdnow.gov.
7:30 a.m. - NWS Flagstaff says the area is already seeing reports of 4'' - 8'' of snow already.
7 a.m. - All City of Flagstaff non-essential services will operate on a two-hour delayed start this morning due to inclement weather and poor road conditions.
6:30 a.m. - Flagstaff Unified School District announces all FUSD schools will be closed on Feb. 23 due to inclement weather.
Northern Arizona University announced the campus will be under a snow delay.
Stay tuned for more updates as the storm progresses across the state.
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