New round of storms bring rain, snow to parts of Arizona

Winter storm brings more snow to Arizona's high country

Arizona Snowbowl received five inches of snow in the past 24 hours, officials said on March 6.

PHOENIX - A new round of storms brought rain and snow to various parts of Arizona throughout the weekend.

According to the National Weather Service's Phoenix office, shower activities were increasing through the middle portion of Arizona starting on March 4, but most of that activity is expected to be light, with a few showers capable of producing a little lightning, brief heavy rain, and localized strong wind gusts of up to 40 to 45 mph.

Meanwhile, snow fell parts of northern Arizona, with officials at the National Weather Service's Flagstaff office posting photos on Twitter that showed bursts of snow along I-40.

"Visibility will drop quickly in these snow bands! Slow down!" officials tweeted.

Snow continued to fall across the high country Saturday and Sunday morning, with ADOT advising drivers to be careful on slick roads.

Interstate 40 closed near Ash Fork early Sunday morning due to extreme winter weather after snow continued to blanket the roads overnight, marking another day of dangerous driving conditions. The freeway reopened a few hours later.

NWS officials said Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport received 0.09 inches of rain on Friday.

Officials with NWS also say there were even reports of graupel in the area of 107th Avenue and Van Buren.

Morning Weather Forecast - 3/6/22

A sunny day with a high near 65° for the Valley.

Rain/flood safety tips

The American Red Cross' tips for heavy rain situations and flood safety:

Turn around don’t drown! If you must drive and you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and go another way.
If you are caught on a flooded road and waters are rising rapidly around you, get out of the car quickly and move to higher ground.
Tune in to your local radio, NOAA radio, or news channels for the latest updates.
If your neighborhood is prone to flooding, be prepared to evacuate quickly.
Follow evacuation orders and do not attempt to return until officials say it is safe.
If power lines are down, do not step in puddles or standing water.
If power is out, use a flashlight. Do not use any open flame as alternate lighting.