A MAJOR winter storm moved through Arizona on Wednesday, bringing damaging winds, significant snow and more Valley rain.
As that storm clears out, we anticipate another round of gusty winds and heavy snow in the high country on Thursday. We could see more rain in the Valley, too.
Thursday is another ABC15 Weather Action Day as travel could be significantly impacted across the high country in time for the afternoon and evening commute.
Take action now to get ready for this storm. Adjust your travel plans across the high country today. Slick, icy roads and low visibility from blowing snow are making travel hazardous in many areas.
High winds will again cause issues in northern Arizona, leading to blowing snow and reduced visibility. While wind gusts won't be as strong as they were on Wednesday, gusts could peak near 45 mph in Arizona's high country on Thursday.
Valley wind gusts will peak near 30 mph through the day Thursday.
Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories remain in effect for much of northern Arizona, including for the higher terrain just north and east of the Valley through Friday morning.
Seven to 13 inches of additional snow is possible in places like Flagstaff and Williams. We could see an additional three to five inches in spots like Show Low, Payson and Sedona.
Here in the Valley, rain showers could move back in late this evening and overnight, but rainfall looks light. We'll see less than a tenth of an inch of rain before Friday morning.
Friday will be a drier, quieter day across Arizona but that calm weather will be short lived.
Then, another storm system moves in from the west late Saturday and Sunday bringing more rain and snow to our state.
Stay tuned for updates on this next storm as we get closer.
