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FLAGSTAFF, Arizona – North Arizona is waking up under a new layer of snow on Sunday morning.
Snowbowl says it will be closed Sunday due to the heavy snow cover at Flagstaff. The station has reported six inches of snow in some areas, saying that a total forecast of 15 inches is expected until Monday.
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
Meanwhile, the Arizona Department of Transportation warns drivers of slippery conditions and ice on some highways, including National Highways 89A and 87.
An ADOT snowplow clearing SR 87 over Rim and north of Strawberry. #azwx #aztraffic pic.twitter.com/1P5AzruMMt
– Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) October 7, 2018
Throughout the evening, the Flagstaff National Weather Service is forecasting showers and thunderstorms in the area on Sunday afternoons and evenings.
In southern Arizona, we expect showers this afternoon and tonight and Tucsonans could even see snow-capped mountains in the area in the evening. Stay with KGUN's first warning weather for the latest updates.
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