High Wind — Coconino Plateau, Arizona

2012-01-21 · Coconino Plateau, Arizona

Event narrative

A wind sensor in Fraziers Well recorded sustained winds above 40 MPH and/or wind gusts above 58 MPH for close to an hour. The peak wind gust was 61 MPH.

Wider weather episode

A strong trough of low pressure brought strong winds, snow, and rain to northern Arizona. Blowing snow and dust impacted travel along Interstate 40 east of Flagstaff to the New Mexico Boarder. Snow covered roads also impacted travel over the high country.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 361406. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.