Heavy Snow — Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains, Arizona

2023-01-01 to 2023-01-02 · Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains, Arizona

Event narrative

At the Mount Graham observatory, about 12 of snow occurred.

Wider weather episode

A winter storm produced significant snow in the higher elevations of southeast Arizona. Rain and strong winds affected the valleys. A few thunderstorms also occurred across Pima and Pinal counties. One storm downed a tree causing significant damage to a residence in Marana.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1062475. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.