Category Archives: Hazardous Weather Warning

Ice at Santa Fe nearly gone

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800-Ice-15-12-01-1WILLIAMS — To highlight the warm weather we have been enjoying, the Santa Fe Dam was nearly covered with a thin layer of ice on December 1. Today only a small patch remained near the south end.

Santa Fe nearly covered with a thin sheet of ice December 1.

Santa Fe nearly covered with a thin sheet of ice December 1.


Today the ice is confined to the south end.

Today the ice is confined to the south end.

Of course you could not help but notice the drop in temperature over the last couple of days. A cold front is moving across Arizona bringing the possibility of about 3.5″ of snow from Friday through Saturday. High winds of 35 to 55-mph may be experienced over the period.

Saturday and Sunday are expected to be sunny with a chance of snow returning on Monday due to a second front moving in.

According to the NOAA Hazardous Weather forecast:

A Powerful Cold Front Will Move Through Arizona on Friday. Expect
Strong Southwest Winds 25 to 35 Mph Gusting to 55 Mph Across
Portions of Eastern Arizona Where a Wind Advisory Is in Effect.
Local Areas of Blowing Dust May Develop East of Flagstaff. In
Addition…Rain and Snow Showers Will Develop Friday Afternoon and
Continue Through Saturday Morning. General Snow Accumulations Will
Range from 1 to 4 Inches above 5000 Feet with a Trace Possible as
Low as 4000-4500 Feet by Saturday. Higher Amounts Are Expected
Along Portions of the Eastern Mogollon Rim and Highest Terrain of
The White Mountains. If Traveling in the High Country…Expect
Winter Driving.

Cold Temperatures and Light Showers Will Persist Saturday. Dry
Weather Is Expected Sunday. A Second and Colder System Should
Bring Rain and Snow Showers from Sunday Night Through Monday
Night with Accumulating Snow a Good Possibility.

Snow and high winds expected tomorrow clearing Thanksgiving day

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WILLIAMS — The latest Williams and Flagstaff weather forecast for the weekend shows winds picking up today with a high wind advisory and 20% chance of snow tomorrow. It is expected to clear up Thanksgiving day and be clear for the tree lighting events over the weekend.

It will remain cloudy throughout the weekend and on into Monday.

Icy roads and walkways order of the day

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640-15-11-05-04WILLIAMS — While people like to picture a winter wonderland as depicted in the photo above after a winter storm, they forget about the icy roads and walkways.

We would like to remind everyone to take care while driving and walking in our picturesque, snowy setting. The National Weather Service has issued warnings about freezing temperatures overnight. Ice could be a problem tomorrow, as well.

Bill Williams socked in by fog this morning.

Bill Williams socked in by fog this morning.

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Williams gets 3-inches of snow

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64015-11-04 005WILLIAMS — According to the weather report from Channel 3 news in Phoenix, Williams received three-inches of snow with Flagstaff receiving 4.5-inches.

While Williams received only a dusting overnight, snow began to fall at about 8:45 a.m. and has been falling steadily as of this writing.

Webcams around our area do show the impact of the storm that moved in Monday. The first image shows a view of the central campus. The camera view from the Weather Service in Bellmont shows a view of the San Francisco Peaks and the ADOT cam shows a view of I-40 around milepost 190. No significant snow fall appears at the Grand Canyon. These images are all from about 9 a.m. this morning.
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Travel from Williams to Flagstaff may be hampered by snow and ice. A winter storm warning has been issued until midnight tonight. This means, of course, ice and we advise taking your time on I-40 and around Flagstaff.

Weather moves in this morning

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Weather will shut down Zipline until Thursday.

Weather will shut down Zipline until Thursday.

WILLIAMS — Clouds from the incoming storm front darkened Williams this morning pushed by cold, gusting wind. Wind could gust to 30-mph through Wednesday. Flagstaff can expect about the same forecast.

As we published this article, the rain began at 10:24 a.m.

Rain is likely today turning into snow showers overnight. Snow levels are expected to drop to 5500′ overnight and up to 2-inch could fall on Williams. Up to an inch more could fall on Wednesday. The overall expected snow fall is 1 to 3-inches above 6000-feet and 3 to 6-inches above 6800-feet.

The Weather Service has issued a wind advisory through tonight which could affect high-profile vehicles driving east-west routes. The Weather Service recommends securing loose objects on your property.

Weather conditions to be severe through Wednesday

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640151005-04WILLIAMS — Severe thunderstorms are possible today and tomorrow easing up on Wednesday. Temperatures in Flagstaff and Williams should return to the lower 70s on Thursday.

Today there is a 100% chance of a severe thunderstorm dropping to 50% tomorrow during the day to 40% Tuesday night. On Wednesday the chance of rain drops to 10% clearing overnight on Wednesday. High winds are expected through Tuesday night.

The temperatures are expected to rise again to the lower 70s through the weekend in time for the Pumpkin Patch Train ride and the Owly, Howly, Growly fun at Bearizona.

Slight chance of rain Saturday afternoon

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fall-clouds15-09-10-02WILLIAMS — Clouds rolled in yesterday appearing ready to douse Williams with yet another monsoon rain. A few thunder-claps could be heard in the distance and a few raindrops fell, but it fell silent.

It was predicted to be clear through Saturday night, but it appears now that there is a slight chance of rain Saturday beginning in the afternoon.

Sunday and Monday there is a 50% chance of rain. This could produce heavy rains and lightning.

The extended forecast shows a possibility of rain through Thursday of next week.

Williams hit with a short but furious thunderstorm

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WILLIAMS — Williams was hit about 2:50 this afternoon with a furious storm that brought hail and lightning. The lightning subsided in about fifteen minutes, but the storm continued for about 25-minutes.

This is the heaviest rain Williams received so far since Sunday.

The chance of more thunderstorms drops to 40% tonight and through tomorrow during the day. There is a 30% chance Friday during the day clearing overnight. Saturday the chance drops to 20% with a slight chance during the night.

Storms could continue through Wednesday of next week.

Flash flood warning issued for Grand Canyon area

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Rain15-06-05-03A flash flood watch for portions of northc central and west central Arizona has been issued to end at 5 p.m today. People with weather radios should monitor for warnings and prepare to take appropriate action.

The weather affects the Coconino Plateau and western Mogollon Rim including the ciites of Grand Canyon Village, Supai, North Rim, Valley, Flagstaff, Williams and Munds Park.

Thunderstorms capable of very heavy rainfall are moving eastward across the area through late this afternoon. Normally dry washes and streams could begin to flow with the possiblity of heavier rainfall. Flooding on some roadways are possible.

Flooding could still occur after the warning is lifted.

Bellemont gets hit first

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640-15-05-15-11WILLIAMS — A winter storm warning has been issued for northern Arizona as snow and fog is predicted overnight. There is an 80% chance of snow overnight in Williams with a possibility of up to 2-inches. There is a 20% chance of snow and rain Saturday clearing by Sunday. Flagstaff has a 10% better chance of precipitation over the same period.

It appears that Bellemont bore the brunt of the storm today with snow turning to mostly rain in Flagstaff. Snow started to fall in Flagstaff about 4 p.m.
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Williams received mostly rain and fog.