Heavy Snow — Coconino Plateau, Arizona

2000-10-27 · Coconino Plateau, Arizona

Wider weather episode

A deep low pressure system spread a narrow swath of snow across the higher elevations of the Western Mogollon Rim and the Coconino Plateau. Most of the snow fell between Williams and Valle with lesser amouts to the east. Snowfall amouts reported were: Williams 6 to 12inches, Parks 6 to 9 inches, and Valle 12 inches. The power was knocked out in Parks. There were at least 5 wrecks on I-40 between Flagstaff and Bellemont and one on I-17 involving semi-trucks. The heavy snow caused trees to fall over a road south of Williams.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5160229. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.