PHOENIX — A winter storm is moving in Thursday bringing more wind, rain and snow to Arizona!
This storm could impact your commute and travel across our state, so Thursday is an ABC15 Weather Action Day. Take action now to get ready for this storm.
Winter Weather Advisories are in effect across the Arizona high country, so have an emergency kit in your car and prepare for winter driving conditions on Thursday.
Snow showers up north began before sunrise Thursday and will continue into the afternoon, making for difficult commutes as roads get slick and icy.
The snow level will drop to around 3,000 feet in elevation and we could see a few inches of snow for many spots along the Mogollon Rim.
Gusts near 45 mph could lead to blowing snow and low visibility across the high country throughout the day. So, postpone travel if possible.
Wind gusts will be even stronger in northwestern and southeastern Arizona where Wind Advisories in effect on Thursday. Peak gusts could approach 55 mph in places like Tucson and Safford.
Here in the Valley, gusts could hit 40 mph by Thursday afternoon.
Valley rainfall will move through the Valley late morning and early afternoon before we dry out by Thursday evening. Up to a tenth of an inch of rain is possible in some neighborhoods.
The storm will clear out Thursday night, leaving behind another blast of cold air.
Freeze Warnings are back in effect overnight from 1 to 9 a.m. Friday across the Phoenix Metro. Low temperatures will fall into the upper 20s to low 30s, so make sure your sensitive plants are covered again, bring pets indoors, and bundle up before you head out the door Friday morning.
Hard Freeze Warnings are in effect for areas west of the Valley and in Pinal and Pima counties, where temperatures could drop into the mid to upper 20s by Friday morning.
Temperatures will rebound as our Valley forecast stays dry over the weekend, but we could see a few more snow showers in northern Arizona Saturday night and Sunday.
Expect highs back in the mid 60s in Phoenix on MLK Day.
