PHOENIX — Just as temperatures reached nearly 90 degrees on Thursday in Phoenix, a cold front knocked those temps down Friday bringing rain and wind with it.
The strongest wind gusts, up to 65 mph in the High Country, are expected on Friday. Shower chances will also increase but will favor the mountains. The snow level will start near 6,000 feet but could eventually fall to near 4,000 feet Saturday morning. Light snowfall amounts are expected.
The Valley has a slight chance for rain Friday evening.
Saturday will feature lingering snow showers in the mountains in the morning but sunshine all day for the Valley. Despite the sunshine making a comeback, far below-average temperatures are in the forecast for Saturday.
FRIDAY: 69/47 Slight chance, partly cloudy
SATURDAY: 68/48 Mostly sunny
SUNDAY: 76/53 Sunny
Valley weather
Temperatures will fall into the 60s on Saturday with lows in the upper 40s.
Flagstaff weather
Wind, rain and snow will make for difficult driving conditions, the National Weather Service said.
The Arizona Snowbowl on Friday closed the Arizona Gondola, Grand Canyon Express Chairlift, Humphrey's Peak Chairlift, and Aspen Chairlift over high winds.
The Winslow airport reported 64 mph wind gusts on Friday morning.
Arizona Weather
Arizona has seen its fair share of severe weather. Here is a compilation of videos from various storms across the Grand Canyon state.
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