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MOST ACCURATE FORECAST: Winter storm bringing rain and snow to Arizona

Rain chances increase into Friday across the Valley and we'll stay in the lower 70s.

By: Amber Sullins

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PHOENIX — Rain and snow are falling across our state as a winter storm moves in.

The main impacts from this storm will be tonight and tomorrow.

Valley showers will likely be hit or miss, so some spots may see nothing while others potentially see up to a quarter of an inch of rain.

Snow levels will be hovering between 6,000 and 7,000 feet. Around two to six inches of snow is possible in Flagstaff and along parts of the Mogollon Rim where Winter Weather Advisories are in effect until 6 p.m. Friday.

Even more snow is expected near the Grand Canyon where Winter Storm Warnings are in effect from until 6 p.m. on Friday. Jacob Lake could see up to a foot of snow with nearly a foot and a half possible near the north rim of the Grand Canyon!

Roads will become slick and icy. Some may be impassible. Blowing snow will lead to low visibility creating dangerous driving conditions. Make sure to have an emergency kit in your vehicle if you have to travel in that part of Arizona tonight and Friday.

Winds are picking up, too.

A Wind Advisory is in effect for Mohave County through Friday morning. Wind gusts could top out near 50 mph in that part of our state.

Conditions here in the Valley look to improve just in time for any Valentine's Day dinner plans on Friday night, but it will be chilly with temperatures in the upper 50s to mid 60s.

We'll warm up a bit over the weekend as high pressure returns. Valley temperatures will be back in the upper 70s by Presidents Day.