Heavy Snow in Northern Gila County, Arizona

Heavy Snow February 20, 2013 – February 21, 2013 · Northern Gila County, Arizona

What the National Weather Service wrote

Strong upslope flow enhanced snowfall over Northern Gila County along the Mogollon Rim. Snowfall amounts (in inches) include: Strawberry/Pine 8-10, Payson 6-9, Tonto Village 8.5, and Whispering Pines 8-9.

The wider storm

A deep and cold upper level low pressure center move southeast along the West Coast then eastward across Arizona. This brought areas of heavy snow to much of the area. Several weaker disturbances followed the main low with a continuation of snow showers with locally heavy accumulations.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 438088. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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