Winter Storm Warning

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow in the mountains. Expect total snow accumulations in the mountains of 10 to 20 inches between 5000 feet and 7000 feet and 20 to 40 inches with localized higher amounts above 7000 feet. The snow level will lower throughout the day with snow developing as low as 3500 feet. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches between 3500 and 4500 feet with higher amounts above 5000 feet can be anticipated. * WHERE...Portions of Southeast Arizona. * WHEN...Snow was already occuring in the mountains early this morning. The snow level will lower throughout the day bringing snow to higher valley locations like Oracle, Sierra Vista and Willcox by this evening. Snow flurries have already been reported by the public in Oracle and south of Vail on State Route 83 early this morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for significant reductions in visibility at times, especially in the mountains. Read more

Special Weather Statement

...SNOWFALL WILL AFFECT EASTERN PIMA...SOUTHWESTERN GRAHAM...WESTERN COCHISE...SANTA CRUZ AND SOUTHEASTERN PINAL COUNTIES... At 1021 AM MST, snowfall was affecting Tucson and surrounding areas, including Tucson International Airport and Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. Snowfall is expected to continue for the next 1 to 2 hours with accumulations up to 3 inches. Locations impacted include... Tucson, Catalina, Sierra Vista, Oro Valley, Marana, Sahuarita, Green Valley, Nogales, Benson, Willcox, Oracle, Mammoth, Tubac, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Casas Adobes, Drexel Heights, Rio Rico, Flowing Wells, Tanque Verde and Vail. Visibilities of one half to one quarter mile are expected in the areas of heaviest snowfall. Please use caution. Conditions can deteriorate rapidly in winter weather situations. Be prepared for snow or ice covered roads. Slow down and allow extra time when traveling. Read more