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New storm front could bring 13″ of snow

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Tuesday snow 2016-01-05 003WILLIAMS — A new storm front coming from Washington State is bringing more moisture into the area and could bring as much as 13″ of snow by Thursday.

Today the snow is predicted at a reasonable half-inch with wind gusts as high as 18-mph. Tonight rain and snow with gusts as high as 14-mph.
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Tomorrow as much as 3-inches of snow is predicted beginning before 11 a.m. Winds from 11- to 16-mph are expected overnight with gusts up to 25-mph. Up to 4-inches of new snow could accumulate overnight.

On Thursday 8-inches are possible during the day with 4-inches overnight. Winds of up to 15-mph are expected.

Some snow is expected over the weekend with a 60% chance on Friday.

Overcast cools Williams

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Weather2016-01-03-2WILLIAMS — It was warm much of the early afternoon, in Williams, until the clouds blew in cooling temperatures in the city.

SnoAngel16-01-01-1Williams and Flagstaff share nearly the same forecast over the next week with snow possible from tonight through Friday. Six-inches of snow could be possible over the week.

The chance of snow starts tonight with 30% overnight with a possible half-inch of accumulation overnight. The chance of snow shifts between 50% to 80% throughout the week. Winds will remain relatively normal at about 10-mph maximum with gusts up to 18 through Tuesday.

This, of course, means a chance of snow angels. It also means icy roads, so people should take the appropriate precautions by slowing down on I-40 and the highways.

It also means that the snow plows will be out enforce so motorist should watch out for them. Parking downtown will be risky as the city workers battle the influx of new snow for the new year.

Calendars turn to 2016. Government officials unable to intercede.

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calendarWORLD — Last night at about midnight, it appears that it turned to 2016.

Official of the F.B.I. stated that they knew exactly when and where the event would happen, but were powerless to stop it.

“There was really nothing we could do,” an official of the agency told us under conditions of anonymity.

Officials at the Department of Homeland Security have yet to issue a statement.

One source quotes Ahmed Mohamed as saying, “Oh, yeah. You can’t stop the clock.”

Keely Mullen, founder of the Million Student March, stated, “What? When did this—like—happen? The government should have warned us! They need to send us new calendars.”

It is currently unclear what this event means for the near future. Government officials give different versions both good and bad. “But we should concentrate on Battlefield America,” Senator John McCain said. “After all, it is an election year.”

ADEQ Awards $412,000 Water Quality Improvement Grant to Arizona Game and Fish Department

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ADEQ logo resizedPHOENIX — Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) officials announced today a $412,000 Water Quality Improvement Grant to the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) to improve water quality in the San Pedro River, Little Colorado River and Oak Creek. AZGFD will provide more than $274,000 in matching funds.

ADEQ’s first formal agreement committing funds from both partnering agencies to specific projects in shared priority areas will also further the goals of multiple state and federal initiatives. Eligible projects will protect and restore water quality, grass and rangeland health and wildlife habitats in priority areas identified by ADEQ and AZGFD in the state Nonpoint Source Management Plan and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Regional Conservation Partnership Program and National Water Quality Initiative.

“We think this will be a great framework for broadening our audience and customer base, and also for potentially implementing projects at low or no cost to landowners beyond maintenance requirements,” said ADEQ Water Quality Division Director Trevor Baggiore.

Leveraging resources across state and federal partners will result in the reduction of impairment-causing pollutants, improvement of grassland habitat for wildlife, improved grazing practices.

Baggiore added, “Teaming up with AZGFD’s Landowner Relations Program, which has a longstanding, strong local presence and ties to rural water management areas, will strengthen ADEQ’s ability to partner with rural landowners in identifying priority on-the-ground projects.”

“Many of ADEQ’ water quality improvement goals dovetail nicely with grassland, rangeland and habitat improvement goals we share with ranchers and other partnering agencies,” said Wade Zarlingo, AZGFD Landowner Relations Program Coordinator.

ADEQ will evaluate the effectiveness of these projects for improving water quality. Matching funds for projects will be provided by a combination of AZGFD state funding, landowner contributions, in-kind services, and Arizona Department of Agriculture Livestock Crop Conservation Grant Program.

Light snow fall for waking Williams

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SantaFe15-12-25-1WILLIAMS — Williams woke up to a light coat of snow which did not prevent the fire department from making the rounds with Santa. The sun burnt off much of the snow before noon and the day remained mostly sunny.
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At Benham trail, youth took advantage of the day off to make some sled runs. On Dogtown road there is still a good pack of snow, but it melts and freezes overnight leaving interesting patches.
Dogtown15-12-24-02Santa Fe is a rare mix of water and a thin coat of ice which captured the morning snow. Some even took time to create some artwork in the snow.SantaFe15-12-25-2All-in-all it was a beautiful day in Williams. That may change overnight, however, as there is a 40% chance of snow today with 20% in the morning and into Saturday night. High winds are predicted with wind chill values of -14-degrees.

Sun is predicted Sunday with snow returning Monday through Tuesday. Currently the weather is predicted to return to sunny Wednesday and beyond.

Love’s can’t get any lower

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800-20151223-loveWILLIAMS — Just when you thought they couldn’t get any lower, Love’s does. They dropped gas prices to $1.99 (and 9 tenths) at 9 a.m. this morning.

Actually I guess they could go lower if they want to. I won’t stop them.

This is welcome news for the Christmas season for visitors to the Grand Canyon, Bearizona, Polar Express and the city dwellers. As of now they appear to be the best price in town.

That’s one great Christmas present, Love’s.

Chance for a White Christmas for Williams

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800weather-rain-01WILLIAMS — The weather this morning was a strange mix of mist, fog and sun. Much of the snow has melted off, but the water is mixing with remaining snow causing slippery conditions. High winds are causing the temperature to remain cooler, but was not cold.

A rainbow even appeared over Williams to the north.
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On South Road, residents experienced a little more rain than in town. Ice formed on the pines along South Road creating a picturesque winter wonderland photo op.
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The weather prediction for this afternoon is 80% chance of snow turning to 60% chance of rain tonight. Wednesday the chance of snow is 40%with a 30% chance overnight. Thursday morning there is a 30% chance of snow through out the day with a 60% overnight.

If you are dreaming of a white Christmas, just like the ones you used to know, there is a 60% chance fo that on Christmas day Friday. Friday night and Saturday there is a slight chance of snow clearing Sunday through Monday.

New snow accumulation possible over the period is about 3-inches by Thursday with another half-inch on Christmas day.
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Light snow this morning

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SnowLite15-12-20-03WILLIAMS — Williams received a light dusting of snow this morning matching the NOAA forecast of snow before 11 a.m. By 10 a.m. the sun was out making for a fairly warm morning.

The forecast is for the weather to clear off today through Monday night. Tuesday through Thursday the forecast shows snow and rain which brings the possibility of slick sidewalks and icy roads.

There is a chance of a white Christmas with the chance of snow returning on the 25th.

Member of Williams Christmas Carol in the cold

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Carole15-12-17-11WILLIAMS — Last night about twenty citizens of the Williams community braved the cold to spread Christmas carols. If they had waited just one more day, it would have been a much warmer night.Carole15-12-17-09Kids and adults still seemed in good spirits as they headed off to share the joy of the season in song.Carole15-12-17-12

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