Heavy Snow — Kaibab Plateau, Arizona

2012-12-24 · Kaibab Plateau, Arizona

Event narrative

A spotter at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon (over 8200 feet elevation) reported 11.5 inches of snow.

Wider weather episode

A cold front moving across northern Arizona along with efficient up slope winds brought heavy snow to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon and Kaibab Plateau.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 424237. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.