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The weather in Phoenix, Arizona is expected to change over the weekend, with a forecast of high winds and potential snow in areas above 7,000 feet of elevation. The High Country area is under both a wind and winter weather advisory, with predictions of snow ranging from 4 to 12 inches and wind gusts up to 60 mph. In the Valley area, temperatures are expected to drop from the low 80s to the upper 60s, with a slight chance of rain on Sunday evening.
Phoenix Weekend Weather Update: Wind Advisory and Winter Weather Advsiory
Prepare for a weekend of change in Phoenix weather, including wind advisories and potential snowfall. With a system passing through the state, expect windy conditions not just in Phoenix, but across Arizona.
The areas north of Phoenix, particularly the High Country, are under a wind advisory until early Sunday. The High Country is also anticipating a winter weather advisory from 11 p.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday.
Anticipated Snowfall and Wind Gusts Across Arizona
Forecasters are predicting 4 to 12 inches of snow for areas above 7,000 feet, coupled with wind gusts of up to 60 mph. Localities such as Jacob Lake and Flagstaff could see 3-5 inches of snowfall, Munds Park could get 4-8 inches, and 1-2 inches are possible in Show Low.
Temperature Fluctuations in the Valley
This weather system will also impact Valley temperatures, dropping Saturday’s low 80s to upper 60s on Sunday. A slight chance of rain – less than 20% – is predicted for Sunday evening in the Valley. This should not disrupt outdoor daytime plans.
By the end of the week, Valley temperatures are expected to climb back into the 80s.
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