Dust Storm — Chinle Valley, Arizona

2009-04-03 · Chinle Valley, Arizona

Event narrative

The Navajo Police Department in Chinle reported zero visibility in blowing dust with significant traffic back ups on highways. The Canyon de Chelly National Monument reported visibility near 1/8 of a mile in blowing dust.

Wider weather episode

A strong low pressure system approaching Arizona brought damaging winds, blowing dust, blowing sand to northern portions of the state.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 158188. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.