Winter Storm Watch

Make preparations per the instructions

Flagstaff – AZ, US, National Weather Service

Western Mogollon Rim

…WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT ABOVE 6000 FEET… …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM MST WEDNESDAY ABOVE 7000 FEET… WHAT…For the Winter Weather Advisory above 7000 feet, snow expected. Snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches. For the Winter Storm Watch above 6000 feet, heavy snow possible. Snow accumulations between 7 and 13 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. WHERE…Western Mogollon Rim. WHEN…For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 11 AM MST Wednesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night. IMPACTS…Travel is not recommended as heavy snowfall and low visibility will create dangerous driving conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute, as well as the Thursday afternoon and Friday morning commutes. Strong winds Thursday could cause damage to trees and power lines. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel, especially for the Winter Storm Watch Thursday into Friday. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions and closures go to az511.gov, or call 5 1 1.