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Rain likely Thursday night

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Moon ducks behind the clouds tonight.

WILLIAMS — According to the latest forecast, rain is expected starting Thursday night followed by snow Friday and Saturday.

Wednesday is expected to be mostly sunny with temperatures in the mid-50s and winds about 11-mph. Thursday the temperatures will remain in the mid-50s, but winds will rise between 10- to 17-mph with gusts up to 26. There is a 60% chance of showers after 11 p.m. with the winds slowing slightly. The chill factor caused by the winds should make it feel much cooler.

On Friday, there is an 80% chance of showers overnight with a possible 2-inches of snow accumulation. There is a slight chance of snow on Saturday. The sun returns Sunday with a high around 35 raising to 38 by Tuesday.

Drivers should be cautious of icy conditions on the roadways. Slow down and stay alive.

Clouds, but no snow in sight.

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WILLIAMS — Last night Williams may have received a small amount of rain. Clouds moved in overhead in the early morning hours, but should clear off and remain mostly sunny the rest of the week. Winds are expected to be about 6 to 9-mph through Friday. Temperatures will reach the 50s during the day dropping to the mid-to-low 20s overnight.

Flagstaff has a 10% chance of snow before 11 a.m., but otherwise the weather pattern is expected to be about the same as Williams.

Snow likely over the weekend

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WILLIAMS — We were alerted to the possibility of some hazardous snow conditions over the weekend, so we cut our Thanksgiving Day a little short. A cold front is moving across northern Arizona which could bring snow and ice over the weekend. NOAA issued a hazardous weather warning which reads:

Friday through Wednesday

A cold winter system will bring snowfall to northern Arizona on Sunday and Monday. Snow levels will quickly fall to around 4500 Feet elevation late Saturday night and Sunday. The most intense Snowfall is expected from sunset Sunday night to sunrise Monday morning. This may very will impact the Monday morning commute for the higher elevations.

Stay tuned to the weather forecast if you have travel plans in the high country this weekend. Expect winter driving conditions on Sunday and Monday.

The chance of snow and rain begins Saturday night, but the highs over this period and through Tuesday are not expected to break 40-degrees. On Saturday it may be just over 50-degrees, but winds as high as 17-mph with gusts up to 28 will probably make it feel cooler.

A 30% chance of snow is predicted over Saturday night raising to 50% on Sunday morning and an 80% chance over Sunday night. Less than a half-inch of accumulation is expected over Saturday. New snow accumulation of up to 4-inches is possible over Sunday.

There is a chance of snow Monday and Tuesday which could cause problems commuting to Flagstaff. Expect icy conditions over the weekend and through to Tuesday when the weather clears.

Wet weather in Williams

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weather16-11-21-01Winter is starting to hit Williams with an overnight heavy rain and hail this morning. The weather cleared about 12:30 with scattered clouds still rolling overhead as of 1 p.m.weather16-11-21-02There is a 100% chance of snow this afternoon with less than an inch accumulation expected. There is a 50% chance of snow overnight with less than 1/2-inch accumulation expected.weather16-11-21-03The weather is expected to clear through the Thanksgiving weekend. The days should hover around 50-degrees with the nights dropping down to the lower 20s. The winds are expected to be relatively calm so it should be a beautiful Thanksgiving. The weather will continue to be nice through the weekend for the tree lighting event and parade.

Prepare for cold night tonight

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Clouds blank out the sun in Williams.

High winds are bringing clouds and cold temperatures into Williams and Flagstaff over night tonight and through tomorrow. A warming trend will return through the weekend, but chilly nights will remain and our spring weather during the day are disappearing.800-landsnow161116-03In Williams the temperature is expected to drop to 25 tonight and as low as 16 tomorrow night. The wind chill might make the temperatures seem much lower. There is a 10% chance of snow Thursday morning. The high tomorrow is expected to be around 46. Friday, Saturday and Sunday will warm up with cooler temperatures and chance of showers returning Monday. The weather in Flagstaff is expected to be about the same with slightly higher temperatures.800-port-161116-04

Strong thunderstorms possible tonight

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WILLIAMS — The NOAA warns of severe thunderstorms possible through tonight. The issued a severe weather warning which reads:

MOISTURE IS BEING DRAWN NORTHWARD AHEAD OF A LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM
AND WILL BRING INCREASING CHANCES OF SHOWERS AND A FEW
THUNDERSTORMS TO MOST OF NORTHERN ARIZONA THROUGH TONIGHT. ISOLATED
STRONG THUNDERSTORMS COULD DEVELOP WITH SMALL HAIL AND GUSTY
WINDS.

ON FRIDAY, THE LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL MOVE SLOWLY NORTHWARD
ACROSS ARIZONA. SCATTERED TO NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS
WILL CONTINUE, WITH THE GREATEST COVERAGE OVER NORTHEASTERN
ARIZONA. ISOLATED STRONG THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE WITH SMALL
HAIL AND GUSTY WINDS. MINOR FLOODING WILL BE POSSIBLE WITH THE
HEAVIEST SHOWERS. EVENT TOTAL RAINFALL AMOUNTS OF 0.50″ TO 1.50″
ARE FORECAST, WITH THE HEAVIEST RAINFALL OVER SOUTHERN NAVAJO AND
APACHE COUNTIES.

It is recommended that you keep pets indoors.

Wet weather expected to continue until Friday

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The remnants of hurricane Paine push moisture into the area.

The remnants of hurricane Paine push moisture into the area.

WILLIAMS — The approaching fall season was met with wet weather. The front will bring possible thunderstorms to Williams, Flagstaff and the surrounding area.

The weather service reports that a cold front approaching from the north will bring windy conditions to many areas on Thursday. This front will bring more showers and thunderstorms to mainly northern and western sections of the state. Some storms near the Utah border and in western Coconino county may become severe.

Briefly colder conditions will arrive behind the front Friday. Drier and warmer weather will develop over the coming weekend and into early next week.

HIgh Wind Advisory today through tonight.

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noaaThe National Weather Service has issued a high wind advisory from 11 a.m. today through 7 p.m. tonight from Ash Fork to Flagstaff. The high wind advisory extends to Tusayan and Prescott.

Winds will be from the southwest from 20 to 30 mph gusting up to 50 mph. Travelers should take caution driving from Ash Fork to Flagstaff.

With extreme weather possible, be prepared to wait out a storm

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PHOENIX — With thunderstorms occurring in southern Arizona and extreme weather possible elsewhere in the state, drivers should leave prepared and be ready to wait out heavy rain, high winds and blowing dust.

The latest National Weather Service forecast calls for a strong chance of rain and thunderstorms through at least Wednesday evening. Before driving on highways, review the Arizona Department of Transportation’s monsoon-safety tips at PullAsideStayAlive.org.

Monsoon storms can produce sudden, torrential rain. Turn on your headlights while driving in threatening weather and, when roads are wet, reduce speed and maintain a safe distance between your vehicle and the one ahead.

Avoid areas where water is pooling in travel lanes. If your vehicle appears to be hydroplaning, ease your foot off the gas pedal until you regain traction rather than braking suddenly, which can cause a vehicle to skid off the roadway.

Don’t risk crossing a flooded wash, even if it doesn’t look deep. Just a few inches of running water can carry away a vehicle, even a heavy pickup truck or SUV.

Downdrafts from thunderstorms can create sudden dust storms. If you see blowing dust ahead, get off the highway as soon as you can do so safely. Don’t wait until poor visibility makes it difficult.

If you are caught in blowing dust, immediately check traffic around your vehicle, begin slowing down and get completely off the roadway. Don’t stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane.

Once you are off the highway, turn off all lights, including your emergency flashers, so another vehicle doesn’t use your lights as a guide and crash into your parked vehicle. Set your emergency brake, take your foot off the brake and stay in the vehicle with seat belts buckled until the storm passes.

One hiker killed, two injured in Flagstaff

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Williams experienced severe lightning starting around noon.

Williams experienced severe lightning starting around noon.

FLAGSTAFF — At approximately 12:50 pm, the Coconino County Sheriff dispatcher received a 911 call concerning three hikers struck by lightning near the summit of Humphreys Peak. One hiker was reported as unresponsive.

Due to severe and continuous lightning on the peaks, emergency responders are staged at Agassiz Lodge and coordinating with the hikers to get them to safety.

At about 8 p.m., one male age 17 was confirmed deceased after being struck by lightning. Two other males ages 17 and 18 were transported to Flagstaff Medical Center with injuries that were likely received due to their proximity to the lightning strike.

The two injured hikers were conscious and walking when emergency responders reached them. The three hikers are from the Tempe, AZ area.