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Arizona Starts Week Breezy as New Year Storm Brings Light Rain, High Snow Levels

Uncertain timing prompts precautions for travelers heading to higher terrain.

Overview

  • Warmer-than-normal conditions persist early this week with breezy weather in the Valley and highs in the low to mid-70s.
  • The National Weather Service has a Wind Advisory for the River Valley through Monday night, with gusts near 45 mph around Bullhead City, Lake Mead and Lake Havasu City.
  • Forecasters expect light showers to arrive on New Year’s Eve, continue into New Year’s Day, and fade by Friday.
  • Rainfall looks modest for most lower elevations, with model guidance indicating roughly 0.10 to 0.25 inches in spots.
  • Snow is expected only on the highest peaks above roughly 9,500 to 10,000 feet, and ADOT urges northbound drivers to avoid highway parking for snow play and prepare for winter travel.