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PHOENIX – Nocturnal storms dropped measurable snow in northern Arizona and resulted in record rainfall in the valley.
PHOTOS: First Snowfall in North Arizona
According to the Flagstaff National Weather Service, several snowfalls have been observed in the north of the country. Bellemont recorded a thumb, Williams saw 2 inches and Snowbowl Estates was 4.5 inches. Arizona Snowbowl has reported 6 inches, and they are waiting at 15 inches until Monday.
The ski center does not open until 40 days.
Our first winter experience at BellmontAZ with 1.0 inches of snow coming from a cold front crossing the area in one night. Other reports around the area: Williams 2 ", Snowbowl Estates 4.5". Expect rain and thunderstorms this afternoon and tonight. How much snow did you have? #azwx pic.twitter.com/fNb68fSnCu
– NWS Flagstaff (@NWSFlagstaff) October 7, 2018
Early Sunday morning, there were reports of whiteout conditions on Interstate 17 near Flagstaff. Drivers are being asked to slow down today.
Here are the snowfalls on the SR 87 near Long Valley in northern Arizona. #azwx #aztraffic pic.twitter.com/wDUJiJvLur
– Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) October 7, 2018
Here is the view of the RS 87 this morning before dawn with ADOT snow plow at work north of Payson. #azwx #aztraffic pic.twitter.com/tqcPKDVCdG
– Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) October 7, 2018
In the valley, showers and thunderstorms poured 0.41 cm of rain early in the morning, a new daily rainfall record. Several flood warnings have been issued.
Here is an overview of some of our flood alerts across #Arizona now. Be aware of the weather and remember #turnarounddontdrown # abc15 # Weather pic.twitter.com/xBOEW3mC2m
– Allison Rodriguez (@ ARodriguezABC15) October 7, 2018
This is the third wettest October ever recorded in Phoenix.
Sunday afternoon also brought rain and even hail, mainly in the west of the valley.
Christmas in October? Marie G. said that there was enough hail to make a snowman #Surprise! # abc15 pic.twitter.com/GdXcVAJr7i
– ABC15 Arizona (@ abc15) October 8, 2018
Check out the latest forecasts from the ICI Valley.
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