Grand Canyon Country storm history
Storm events recorded in Grand Canyon Country, Arizona between 1950 and 2025.
77
Total events
0
Tornadoes
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Hail
0
Floods
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Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Snow was falling at the time of a fatal car and truck collision on Highway 64 in the Grand Canyon National Park. The two other people in the car were injured.
High Wind High Wind
The Grand Canyon Airport reported a peak wind gust of 61 MPH at 307 PM.
High Wind High Wind
The peak wind gust at the Grand Canyon Airport was 62 MPH at 354 PM.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snow started falling over the Grand Canyon Country during the morning of February 6. By 0800 on the 7th, eight inches had fallen at the North Rim. Over 21 inches (21.5) of new snow fell at the North Rim by 1100 AM on the 9th. The South Rim had 10.7 by the time the snow stopped.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
The Grand Canyon Airport set a new record low of 28. This broke the pervious low of 30 last set in 1998.
High Wind High Wind
The peak wind gust at the Grand Canyon Airport was 59 MPH at 354 PM MST.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Nine inches of snow was reported at the Desert View Watchtower by 900 AM on March first. Sixteen inches of snow fell at The Grand Canyon South Rim.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Eleven inches of snow fell near Desert View in the eastern part of The Grand Canyon National Park South Rim. Grand Canyon Village reported 8.5 inches of new snow.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The North Rim of The Grand Canyon received another 11 inches of snow in 24 hours.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A foot of new snow fell on the North Rim of The Grand Canyon in 24 hours with 59 inches of snow on the ground at 5 PM on 16 January. Another 11 inches of snow fell in the 24 hours ending at 5 PM on 17 January with 69 inches of snow on the ground.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The Grand Canyon National Park reported 10.6 inches of snow at the Desert Watch Tower view point and 8.8 at the Grand Canyon Village. Fifteen inches of new snow fell in 24 hours at the North Rim campground with 50 inches of snow on the ground.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Ten inches of new snow fell at the South Rim of The Grand Canyon.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
The Grand Canyon Airport had a morning low of -8 F and Tusayan had a low of -2 F.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Very cold temperatures were observed around The Grand Canyon including: Tusayan -8F and South Rim Village 0F.
Wildfire Wildfire
The Thumb Butte Fire was caused by lightning burned 8,354 acres of Havasupai Nation and Grand Canyon National Park Land.
High Wind High Wind
The ASOS at the Grand Canyon Airport measured a peak wind gust of 62 MPH at 118 AM.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The North Rim of the Grand Canyon received 11.5 inches of snow by the evening of March 19.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The Grand Canyon Village received 13 - 15 inches of snow (above 6800 feet elevation). A light dusting of snow fell at the bottom of the Canyon at Phantom Ranch (2460 feet elevation). The Grand Canyon National Park and the near by City of Tusayan lost power during the storm impact…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A foot of snow was reported above 7000 feet on the South Rim (Desert View) of The Grand Canyon. The Lodge at The North Rim of The Grand Canyon reported 22 inches of snow (at 8,300 feet elevation).
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
People at the Grand Canyon Village reported 9 to 10 inches of new snow.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Ten to twelve inches of snow fell along the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snow began fall around 700 AM on December 30 at the Desert View at the Grand Canyon. By 930 PM on New Year's Eve, 8.4 inches of snow had accumulated.
High Wind High Wind
The Grand Canyon Airport ASOS reported a peak wind gust of 60 MPH at 303 PM MST.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The Grand Canyon Village (6,900 feet elevation) received 9.0 inches of snow and the East Entrance (7,300 feet) received 7.5 inches of snow. The South Rim Visitor Center received 8 inches of new snow.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Bitterly cold temperatures settled in the low spots near the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. The Grand Canyon Airport dropped to a low of -18 F while the Grand Canyon Visitors Center near the edge of the Rim only dropped to 7 F.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snow from the third storm started falling late morning in January 22. Snow became heavy overnight and then became showery after daylight on January 23. The Grand Canyon Visitors Center measured 11.0 inches by 0800 AM on January 23. The Grand Canyon East Entrance reported 9.5 inch…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Trained spotters around the South Rim of the Grand Canyon reported 6.5 inches of snow around the 7,000 foot level. The East Entrance of the Grand Canyon National Park received 9 inches of snow at 7440 feet elevation.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Weather spotters around the South Rim of the Grand Canyon reported 6.5 to 7.0 inches of snow. The elevations were between 6,800 and 7,100 feet elevation.
High Wind High Wind
The Grand Canyon Airport ASOS measured a peak wind gust of 59 MPH at 207 PM MST.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The co-op observer measured 17.5 inches of new snow at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. The East Entrance received 8.5 inches of snow.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Six to seven inches of snow fell at the Grand Canyon Airport after the rain changed over to snow.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
The ASOS at the Grand Canyon Airport reported dense fog between 900 PM and 200 AM.
High Wind High Wind
The Grand Canyon Airport ASOS reported a peak wind gust of 59 MPH at 219 PM MST. Wind gusts above 50 MPH were recorded between noon and 400 PM MST.
High Wind High Wind
The ASOS at the Grand Canyon Airport reported a peak wind gust of 58 MPH at just after 100 PM MST.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
The Grand Canyon Airport set a record low of -23F. The previous record of -15F was last set in 2009.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The high temperature at Phantom Ranch in the bottom of the Grand Canyon was 115F which tied the record last set in 1994.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The new record high at the Grand Canyon Airport was 894F which broke the old record for the day of 88F set in 1950.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The Grand Canyon Airport set a new record of 94 for the day. The old record was 92F set in 2011. The high at Phantom Ranch near the Colorado River was 113F...the record there is 116F set in 1973.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
The Grand Canyon Airport set a record low of 7F. The previous record of 12F was set in 2008.
High Wind High Wind
The Grand Canyon ASOS recorded a peak wind gust of 58 MPH at 928 AM. The wind gusts were above 40 MPH between 854 AM and 1128 AM when it started to snow.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Thirteen inches of snow fell at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.
Wildfire Wildfire
The Grand Fire was reported at 1230 PM on May 12th. The fire burned a total of 480 acres in the Grand Canyon National Park and in the Kaibab National Forest. The fire was declared contained by the end of the day on May 18th.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Eight inches of snow fell at both the South Rim and Desert View.
High Wind High Wind
The Grand Canyon ASOS reported peak winds of 58 MPH.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snow began to fall over the Grand Canyon Country around daybreak on April 8th. Much heavier snow fell during the afternoon and evening. Twelve inches fell at the South Rim and 9 inches fell over the North Rim.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Almost nine (8.8) inches of snow fell at the Grand Canyon South Rim.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snow fell across the Grand Canyon Area with 16 inches reported at the Grand Canyon Village.
High Wind High Wind
Estimated wind gusts reached 58 MPH.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Ten inches of new snow fell at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
At least 31 inches of snow fell at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 7 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |