PHOENIX — Another big storm is headed to Arizona this week!
Tuesday and Wednesday are ABC15 Weather Action Days as we track more snow across the high country and rain in the Valley. This will impact your outdoor plans and travel around the state, so take action now to get ready for this storm.
Snow and icy roads could lead to hazardous travel across the high country. You may need to adjust your travel plans and make sure you have an emergency kit in the car with water, blankets and flashlights.
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for central and western Coconino County on Tuesday. Flagstaff and other areas above 6,500 feet in elevation could see an additional six to 12 inches of snow Tuesday and Wednesday.
Here in the Valley, many cities could pick up a quarter of an inch to a half an inch of rain. One to two inches of rain is possible over the higher terrain to our north and east, even including some of our foothills locations.
The rain combined with ongoing runoff from snow melt in the high country will enhance the threat of flooding.
A Flood Watch is in effect on Tuesday and Wednesday for the northern and eastern portions of Maricopa and Pinal Counties, as well as the lower elevations of Yavapai and Gila Counties. Parts of Mohave County are also under this alert.
High winds will be an issue too, increasing throughout the day on Tuesday ahead of a cold front that comes in Tuesday night.
Wind Advisories are in effect for all of western Arizona on Tuesday where wind gusts could reach 45 to 50 mph.
Valley winds will increase by the Tuesday afternoon, but the strongest winds come Tuesday night and early Wednesday. Peak wind gusts could reach 45 mph here in the Valley as the cold front pushes through late Tuesday night.
We're getting another dose of cool air with this storm, too!
Valley highs will reach the low 70s on Tuesday before falling into the mid to upper 60s through midweek.
We'll dry out across the Valley by Wednesday evening and it looks like we'll stay dry through the weekend.
Valley highs will climb back into the low 70s by Friday.
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2023 Rainfall totals:
Sky Harbor Official Rainfall: 2.86" (+0.50" from average)
Valley Average (Phoenix Rainfall Index): 3.09"
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2022 Rainfall totals:
Sky Harbor Official Rainfall: 5.78" (-1.44" from average)
Valley Average (Phoenix Rainfall Index): 7.02"
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Daily rainfall reports from all across the Valley can be found here.
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PHOENIX IS GETTING DRIER - LOWER RAINFALL AVERAGES NOW
Average Monsoon Rainfall in Phoenix (1981-2010): 2.71" of rain
NEW Average Monsoon Rainfall in Phoenix (1991-2020): 2.43" of rain
Average Yearly Rainfall in Phoenix (1981-2010): 8:03" of rain
NEW Average Yearly Rainfall in Phoenix (1991-2020): 7.22" of rain
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