Dust Storm — Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau, Arizona

2013-04-08 · Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau, Arizona

Event narrative

Strong wind caused blowing dust to reduce the visibility to near zero at times all afternoon in Chinle. The southwest winds blew this dust from Chinle into the Chuska Mountains. The Window Rock ASOS reported reduced visibility in haze (dust) down to 2.5 miles at times between 100 PM to 4 PM MST.

Wider weather episode

A strong low pressure and associated cold front moved across the Southwest and brought strong winds and blowing dust to much of northern Arizona.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 458740. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.