PHOENIX — Warm and sunny for now but we are tracking our next winter storm that will bring strong winds, cold temperatures, rain and snow to Arizona by midweek.
With low pressure lingering to our southwest, we may see a few showers in central and southern Arizona on Sunday, Monday or Tuesday.
Then, another winter storm pushes in from the north Tuesday night through Thursday.
It's still too far out to know exactly how much rain and snow we'll get, but the storm will likely have major impacts on outdoor activities and road travel across our state.
So, Wednesday will be an ABC15 Weather Action Day. Take action now to get ready for this storm. If you can, adjust any travel plans across the high country on Wednesday. Slick, icy roads and low visibility will make travel hazardous in many areas.
We are also anticipating issues with blowing snow as winds crank up. Early estimates show gusts near 55 mph along the Mogollon Rim and I-40 corridor.
Here in the Valley, peak gusts could top 30 mph on Wednesday and see scattered rain showers move through.
We'll keep you posted on how much rain and snow is coming as we get closer.
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2023 Rainfall totals:
Sky Harbor Official Rainfall: 1.20" (-0.17" from average)
Valley Average (Phoenix Rainfall Index): 1.58"
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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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