Another stormy weekend ahead for parts of Arizona
The strongest wind gusts, up to 65 mph in the High Country, are expected on Friday. A cold front is expected to sweep through Arizona, bringing rain and wind to parts of the state, bringing strong winds and rain, with the strongest gusts expected on Friday expected in the High Country. Shower chances will increase, but this could increase, favoring the mountains. Temperatures are expected to fall into the 60s on Saturday, with lows in the upper 40s. Despite this, temperatures will remain below-average for the remainder of the weekend. The snow level will start near 6,000 feet, but could fall to near 4,000 ft on Saturday morning. The cold front will sweep through the region on Friday, resulting in temperatures falling into the upper 60s, which will persist into early next week.
Published : 4 weeks ago by Author: Dacia Johnson in Weather
The strongest wind gusts, up to 65 mph in the High Country, are expected on Friday.
PHOENIX — Just as temperatures reached nearly 90 degrees on Thursday in Phoenix, a cold front will knock those temps down bringing rain and wind with it.
The strongest wind gusts, up to 65 mph in the High Country, are expected on Friday. Shower chances will also increase but will favor the mountains. The snow level will start near 6,000 feet but could eventually fall to near 4,000 feet Saturday morning. Light snowfall amounts are expected.
Saturday will feature lingering snow showers in the mountains in the morning but sunshine all day for the Valley. Despite the sunshine making a comeback, far below-average temperatures are in the forecast for Saturday.
Temperatures will fall into the 60s on Saturday with lows in the upper 40s.
A major temperature swing is in store this weekend. The high will be near 90°F in Phoenix today. However, a cold front will sweep through the region on Friday, resulting in temperatures falling into the upper 60s. Well below normal temps will persist into early next week. #azwx pic.twitter.com/B0i71TTt36 — NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) April 4, 2024
Are you ready for another round of winter-like spring weather? Some of you yes, others probably NOT! Doesn't matter which side you're on, it's coming and contrary to somewhat popular belief we have no control over it.😜 #azwx pic.twitter.com/BEwoMycPU4 — NWS Flagstaff (@NWSFlagstaff) April 3, 2024
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