High Wind — Western Mogollon Rim, Arizona

2025-01-09 · Western Mogollon Rim, Arizona

Event narrative

The highest wind gust at the top of Snowbowl was 84 MPH at 600 AM.

Wider weather episode

A strong but dry shortwave trough and associated cold front plunged from north to south across Arizona bringing breezy to windy conditions to most areas. An observation station at the top of a ski lift recorded a wind gust to 84 MPH.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1228107. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.