WILLIAMS — Those who have grown used to the 60-degree, spring-like weather in Williams may find themselves chilled over Washington’s Birthday on Monday. Temperatures could dip as low as 58-degrees. Temperatures are expected to rise to the mid 60’s again on Tuesday.
Night time temperatures will run from the mid-20’s to around 30-degrees through Tuesday. There will be a slight chance of showers Thursday.
WILLIAMS — Just as the results of the January storm melted away, northern Arizona was struck with yet another storm.
Rain began about 4 p.m. turning into snow by about 5:30. By about 6:40 there were already two rollover accidents reported. Through out the night, Department of Public Safety officers were kept busy with accidents and searching for lost vehicles.
Williams residents may have found it necessary to reset clocks as power failed twice for about thirty-seconds starting at about 10:10 p.m. and fluxuations continued until about 10:40.
The storm lasting through Monday dumped about another 10-inches of snow. Fortunately the City of Williams returned to its formal snow removal pattern.
Snow at Buckskinner and Ski Play road keeps piling up.
WILLIAMS — In case you had not noticed, there is an increase in cold wind as a storm front moves into the area. Flagstaff and Williams have about the same forecast with wind gusts of around 30-mph expected through Monday. Tonight there is a 20% chance of rain with 90% chance of snow Sunday through Sunday night. Winter storm warnings have been issued through Monday. Up to 13″ of snow is possible over Sunday night with 3 to 5″ more on Monday. Sunny skies are expected to return Tuesday through Friday.
WILLIAMS — People have gotten used to the temperatures which froze over the reservoirs at Buckskinner and Santa Fe dams. Since early January, however, the temperatures have rarely dropped to freezing. That is thinning the ice over the reservoirs. People should take care when trying to walk on the reservoirs. The condition should become more hazardous with higher temperatures throughout this week.
A hole has formed on the Buckskinner reservoir as seen in the picture. In addition, the melting snow is causing very muddy conditions. Four-wheel drives are recommended if you plan to take a trip to Dogtown, White Horse or other reservoirs around Williams.
You might also want to take note that some animals are coming out in search of food. Some may be sick. Take care if you plan to walk off path into the woods.
Moon over Williams early this morning.
WILLIAMS — In the early morning hours only a sliver of blue sky remained as a backdrop to the Three Sisters. That was soon covered by an overcast sky.
According to the latest check, there is an 80% chance of snow today. It could drop as much as 2″ of new snow. Winds could rise to 17-mph this afternoon with gusts as high as 28-mph today and 30-mph tonight.
Saturday is predicted to be cold with wind chill down to zero. The sun and temperatures around the mid-40s are expected for Sunday through Martin Luther King day making the free entry day at the Grand Canyon a definite possibility.
The chance of rain and snow returns again on Tuesday.
While they may close temporarily depending on the weather, Bearizona and the Deer Farm east of Williams generally remain open for visitors to get up close and personal with the wild residents of Arizona.
Remember that, because of the expected low temperatures, ice is possible on the roadways and walkways.
FLAGSTAFF — If you were planning a trip to Snowbowl, today is not your day. Reports are that a capacity crowd beat you to it.
Currently there are reports of trying to turn back a 14-mile line of cars leading up to Snowbowl which is at capacity.
File photo of Oak Hill Snow Play area west of Parks.
It might also be a great time to visit Bearizona or the Grand Canyon Deer Farm east of Williams.
The latest weather check shows a weak front coming in which could leave another 1-inch of snow tonight through Sunday night. It should clear up Monday through Wednesday.
WILLIAMS — About 4″ of snow fell this morning, in Williams, and Fox 10 in Phoenix reported that almost 9″ more may fall today. NOAA has predicted as much as 13″ through Friday, but we may be in for much more. Williams is predicted to get about twice as much snow as Flagstaff today. However the sun began to peek out about 9:45 a.m.
People planning to go to Flagstaff may want to reconsider for the next few days. I-17 around Munds Park is currently closed to traffic and there may be more closures in store. We do not recommend attempting to use Route 66 through Parks as an alternate route. Check ADOT before you travel.
Thanks to Old Trails True Value Hardware, I was able to clear snow in about half the time as I did with my old shovel.
WILLIAMS — 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.
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.
WILLIAMS — It was warm much of the early afternoon, in Williams, until the clouds blew in cooling temperatures in the city.
Williams 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.