Heavy Snow — Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau, Arizona

2025-03-07 to 2025-03-08 · Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau, Arizona

Event narrative

Snowfall amounts in the Chuska Mountains ranged from 11.0 to 14.0 inches. The greatest amount of snow was 14.0 inches in Lukachukai.

Wider weather episode

Another strong trough moved into the area and brought widespread mountain snow across the region, especially in areas above 5000 feet.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1243104. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.