Heavy Snow — Grand Canyon Country, Arizona

2011-02-19 · Grand Canyon Country, Arizona

Event narrative

Almost nine (8.8) inches of snow fell at the Grand Canyon South Rim.

Wider weather episode

A strong and energetic Pacific storm system swept across Arizona with heavy rain and mountain snow. The snow level started off around 7000 feet with heavy wet snow with heavy rain below this elevation. The snow level then dropped to around 4000 feet. The highest elevations reported over three feet of snow.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 277806. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.