PHOENIX — Clouds are moving in ahead of our next Arizona storm.
Parts of northwestern Arizona will see a few spotty showers this evening before rain and snow chances ramp up across the state heading into Thursday morning.
Here in the Valley, we could see a few showers Thursday morning, mainly between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Farther north, rain and snow will be impacting parts of the high country through the Thursday morning commute.
Winds will pick up, too. Gusts could reach 35 mph in the Valley with 45 to 55 mph gusts in the high country.
Wind Advisories will be in effect along the Mogollon Rim, across northeastern Arizona and for parts of Yuma and La Paz counties from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday. Blowing dust could also reduce visibility across western Arizona throughout the day.
The next round of rain and snow will move in on Friday.
Here in the Valley, we could see anywhere from a tenth to a quarter of an inch of rain in many neighborhoods.
With potential impacts to your morning commute in the Valley and significant snowfall expected up north, Friday will be an ABC15 Weather Action Day.
Take action now to prepare for this storm and limit travel across the high country.
The snow level will be around 4,000 to 5,000 feet in elevation with widespread snow totals in the two to six inch range along the Mogollon Rim. Flagstaff may get even more!
So far this winter storm season, Flagstaff has only picked up 8.5 inches of snow, but they may get close to that with just this one storm Thursday and Friday.
Winter Weather Advisories will be in effect there and near the Kaibab Plateau as this storm moves through. Expect hazardous travel conditions with snow-covered roads and reduced visibility. Gusty winds may also bring down tree branches.
This storm will clear out in time for the weekend as high pressure returns. That will send Valley highs back into the 80s by Monday.
Then, there's another potential storm system on Tuesday that could drop temperatures, pick up winds and bring more rain and snow to our state. Stay tuned for updates as we get closer.
2025 Sky Harbor Official Rainfall to date: 0.03" (-1.89" from average)
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2024 Sky Harbor Official Rainfall to date: 4.54" (-2.68" from average)
Monsoon 2024 Sky Harbor Official Rainfall: 0.74" (-1.69" from average)
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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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