Rain, snow and colder temperatures on the way to Arizona

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — We’ve declared First Alert Weather Days for Wednesday and Thursday as we track two systems that will bring rain, snow, and cooler temperatures to the state.
With highs in the lower 70s today, we’ll cool about 10 degrees to 60 on Wednesday, and we’ll stay in the lower 60s through Thursday.
Overnight lows will be cold across the Valley, with Thursday night in the lower 40s and Saturday morning in the upper 30s. Storm #1 moves in from the west on Wednesday, with models showing rain early afternoon, then picking up in the evening hours.
We could see anywhere from a third of an inch to half an inch of rain across the Valley throughout Wednesday and Thursday. Light snow is possible tomorrow in the high country with snow levels around 7000 feet.
Storm #2 will bring in some much cooler air as it drops south from the northwest. Snow levels with this storm will drop to around 5000 feet.
Areas like Flagstaff and across northern Arizona could see 3-5 inches of snow, and higher amounts are possible in eastern Arizona, including Pinetop, where some models are bringing up to 8 inches. By Friday, we will see more sunshine as the storm moves east, and we will be dry for the upcoming weekend.
In Phoenix, highs will be around 66 on Saturday, then we see 70s on the board Sunday through the middle of next week.
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