PHOENIX — Get ready for a very active weather week across the state of Arizona.
The next storm system is already sending moisture into Arizona bringing light rain and snow to portions of Northern Arizona.
Monday the showers and snowfall continue for Northern and Eastern Arizona, expect about one to two inches of snow and about half an inch of rain.
The storm itself moves into Arizona on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Those days will be Weather Action Days as the storm system looks to bring widespread rain, thunderstorms, strong winds and more snow to our state.
The rain and the snow could impact your outdoor plans as well as the morning and evening commutes on Tuesday and Wednesday, so plan ahead.
In northern Arizona, showers could lead to more snowmelt and runoff, causing more flooding.
A Flood Watch has been issued for portions of Coconino, Yavapai, Maricopa, Pinal and Gila counties for Tuesday and Wednesday.
A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for the Kaibab Plateau for Sunday and Monday as twelve to eighteen inches of snow is expected in that area.
As of right now, the Valley could get up to half an inch of rain. Higher terrain north and east of us could get one to two inches of rain.
Snow levels will drop to around 5,500 feet with eight to twelve inches expected. Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon.
Winds will pick up on Tuesday and Wednesday with gusts in the Valley up to 30 mph and up north up to 50 mph.
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emperatures will get cooler again with highs in Phoenix back in the mid-60s.
Stay weather-aware and stay tuned for more updates as the storm rolls through.
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2023 Rainfall totals:
Sky Harbor Official Rainfall: 2.86" (+0.55" 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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