Kaibab Plateau storm history
Storm events recorded in Kaibab Plateau, Arizona between 1950 and 2025.
86
Total events
0
Tornadoes
0
Hail
0
Floods
0
Deaths
$0
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Fifteen inches of snow fell at the North Rim of The Grand Canyon by 500 PM on the second day of the winter storm at around 8000 feet elevation.
High Wind High Wind
The Four Springs RAWS on top of the Vermillion Cliffs measured a peak wind gust of 59 MPH at 319 PM.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snow started falling over the Kaibab Plateau 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.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Eight inches of snow fell at North Rim Entrance Station of the Grand Canyon National Park at 8,800 feet elevation. Four inches of snow fell at the Bright Angel Ranger Station on the North Rim (edge) of the Grand Canyon at just over 8,200 feet elevation.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Eight inches of snow fell at North Rim Entrance Station of the Grand Canyon National Park at 8,800 feet elevation. Four inches of snow fell at the Bright Angel Ranger Station on the North Rim (edge) of the Grand Canyon at just over 8,200 feet elevation.
High Wind High Wind
The Four Springs RAWS had a peak wind gust of 63 MPH at 119 PM.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Fredonia received five inches of snow at around 4,700 feet elevation by 800 AM.
High Wind High Wind
The peak wind gust at the Four Springs RAWS was 69 MPH at 1219 AM.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Six inches of snow fell in Fredonia at an elevation of 4,800 feet MSL.
High Wind High Wind
The Four Springs RAWS reported a 63 MPH wind gust at 319 AM and a wind gust of 62 MPH at 419 AM 6560 feet elevation.
High Wind High Wind
The Four Springs RAWS reported winds gust of 65 MPH at 1119 PM and 1219 AM.
High Wind High Wind
The weather station at Four Springs (6560 feet elevation) measured a peak wind gust of 61 MPH at 519 PM MST.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Very cold low temperatures were observed at Jacob Lake (-1F).
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Twelve inches of snow fell between Jacob Lake and the Grand Canyon National Park along Highway 67.
High Wind High Wind
The Four Springs RAWS recorded peak winds of 58 MPH or higher between 1115 AM and 300 PM. The peak wind gust was 61 MPH at 119 PM.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Eight inches of snow fell in the White Sage area about 10 miles northwest of Jacob Lake at an elevation around 6,000 feet. A foot of snow fell in Jacobs Lake at about 7,800 feet elevation.
High Wind High Wind
A Mesonet station 4 miles north of House Rock measured a peak wind gust of 62 MPH at 419 PM.
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
Five inches of snow fell in Fredonia at an elevation around 4700 feet.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The Lodge at The North Rim of The Grand Canyon reported 22 inches of snow. Ten inches to a foot of snow fell in Jacobs Lake. Fredonia received 5 to 7 inches of snow.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Eighteen inches of snow fell in Jacob Lake. The bulk of the snow fell between the evening of February 4 and the evening of February 5.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snow started falling on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon (Kaibab Plateau) around 11 PM and continued through 5 PM on January 15. Just over a foot of snow was observed.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Ten inches of snow fell at the North Rim Lodge in the Grand Canyon National Park.
High Wind High Wind
The Mesonet station 4 miles north of House Rock (Four Springs RAWS) reported a peak wind gust of 60 MPH at 119 AM on April 17th. Paria Point RAWS (7235 feet) reported a peak wind gust of 62 MPH a 1100 PM.
High Wind High Wind
The Bright Angel RAWS station (8134 ft) reported a peak wind gust of 58 MPH at 1107 PM.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Five inches of new snow fell overnight in Fredonia at around 4700 feet elevation. The North Rim of the Grand Canyon at 8,000 feet elevation only received 4.8 inches of snow.
High Wind High Wind
The wind gusted over 60 MPH from around midnight until after 630 AM. The peak wind gust was 75 MPH at 619 AM.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Eight to 12 inches of snow fell in and around Jacob Lake.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The North Rim of the Grand Canyon received an estimated 13 inches of new snow. The 5 day snowfall total was measured at 44.9 inches. Jacob Lake received 11 inches of snow in the third storm.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The North Rim of the Grand Canyon received an estimated 18 inches of new snow.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The North Rim of the Grand Canyon received and estimated 9 to 10 inches of new snow.
High Wind High Wind
The RAWS on Buckskin Mountain (6400 feet MSL) recorded wind gusts above 55 MPH from around 830 PM to around 950 PM MST. The peak wind gust of 58 MPH was recorded at 933 PM just as the front was moving through.
Wildfire Wildfire
The Fuller Fire started with a lightning bolt near Fuller Canyon on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon near Cape Royal Road. Fire is a natural part of the ecosystem on the Kiabab Plateau so this fire was managed for resource benefit. The fire grew to 9 acres by July 10. Then south…
Wildfire Wildfire
The Fuller Fire started with a lightning bolt near Fuller Canyon on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon near Cape Royal Road. Fire is a natural part of the ecosystem on the Kiabab Plateau so this fire was managed for resource benefit. The fire grew to 9 acres by July 10. Then south…
Wildfire Wildfire
The Fuller Fire started with a lightning bolt near Fuller Canyon on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon near Cape Royal Road. Fire is a natural part of the ecosystem on the Kiabab Plateau so this fire was managed for resource benefit. The fire grew to 9 acres by July 10.
Wildfire Wildfire
The lightning caused Wildcat Fire burned around 1,500 acres on the eastern slopes of the Kaibab Plateau. Strong southwest winds pushed the fire northeastward and away from Highway 67. This highway is the only paved road that provides access to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. T…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
The co-op observer measured 17.5 inches of new snow at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. Arizona Department of Transportation reported 12 inches of new snow at Jacob Lake (7,800 feet).
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Jacob Lake reported a storm total of 16 inches.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Jacob Lake received a foot of snow by 500 AM February 23rd. It ended up snowing a total of two feet by the time the storm ended. The North Rim of the Grand Canyon had 16 inches of snow. Fredonia (4800 feet) received 5.0 inches of snow.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Ten to 12 inches of snow fell in and around Jacob Lake.
High Wind High Wind
The Four Springs RAWS reported a peak wind gust of 58 MPH at the 719 AM observation. The wind gusts were 50 MPH or higher between 419 AM and 819 AM.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Nine inches of snow fell around Jacob Lake.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Thirteen inches of snow fell in Jacob Lake.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A spotter at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon (over 8200 feet elevation) reported 11.5 inches of snow.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Twelve inches of snow fell at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon on the Kaibab Plateau.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Eight inches of new snow fell in Jacob Lake overnight. ADOT reported a total of 12 inches of new snow about a mile north of Jacob Lake by noon.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Four inches of snow fell in Fredonia at an elevation of 4700 feet. This much snow at this elevation meets the heavy snow criteria.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy snow fell over the Kaibab Plateau. Jacob Lake reported around 12 inches of snow and the North Rim of the Grand Canyon reported 14 inches of snow.
High Wind High Wind
The RAWS at House Rock reported wind gusts above 58 MPH for about 8 hours. The highest wind gust was 77 MPH.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Nine to Twelve inches of snow fell over the Kaibab Plateau.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |