High Wind — Grand Canyon Country, Arizona

2024-03-30 · Grand Canyon Country, Arizona

Event narrative

The Grand Canyon Airport reported a peak wind gust of 61 MPH at 307 PM.

Wider weather episode

A vigorous upper level low moved onto the West Coast around the Monterey Bay area. This brought southerly winds gusting from 40 to 50 mph across much northern Arizona. Heavy precipitation was observed in the frontal band as it moved across the state.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1173862. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.