PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The second of two storm systems to impact Arizona this week is on its way for today. A strong cold front will move through the state this afternoon. Thursday is a First Alert Weather Day.
A few morning light showers are possible in the Valley as yesterday’s storm system winds down and moves out of the state. Look for mostly cloudy skies today and a high of just 61 degrees.
Rain chances are near 80% in the Valley today, with a slight chance for thunderstorms as well. Any storms that develop could produce strong winds and small hail or graupel.
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect today for much of the high country. The snow will pick up late morning and into the afternoon hours in northern Arizona, and the most intense snow in eastern Arizona will arrive this afternoon and evening. Three to six inches of snow is likely above 6,500 feet, with snow levels dropping to as low as 4,000 feet later today, although only a dusting is likely down to that elevation. Heavier snow is likely in the White Mountains of eastern Arizona.
Today’s cold front also brings breezy to locally windy weather across the state. Some of those winds linger overnight.
Temperatures are set to drop overnight to some of the coldest levels we’ve seen so far this season. Look for wind chill values near zero in the high country by Friday morning. Widespread 30s can be expected in the Valley both Friday and Saturday mornings. A Freeze Watch is in effect for outlying areas, including Wickenburg, Casa Grande, Queen Creek, Sun Lakes and Globe.
High pressure is set to rebuild over the West this weekend, bringing the return of dry weather and warmer temperatures. That pattern looks to continue into early next week.
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