Heavy Snow — Northern Gila County, Arizona

2010-01-19 to 2010-01-20 · Northern Gila County, Arizona

Event narrative

Heavy snow and strong winds were felt across northern Gila County. The snow level remained above 5000 feet. Tonto Village received 6 inches of snow. Power went out in the town of Pine.

Wider weather episode

The second in a series of strong Pacific storms moved across northern Arizona with widespread heavy precipitation. The snow level dropped down to between 5000 and 5500 feet elevation by the storm moved east.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 209700. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.