Ice Storm — Eastern Mogollon Rim, Arizona

2006-01-25 · Eastern Mogollon Rim, Arizona

Wider weather episode

A low pressure center moving into Arizona and a cold easterly flow into the into the Little Colorado River Valley, White Mountains, and Eastern Mogollon Rim caused widespread freezing drizzle and freezing rain. Law enforcement officers and the general public reported 47 wrecks and roll overs between Winslow and the New Mexico State Line and south to Show Low. Highway 77 between Holbrook and Show Low was close due to the ice build up on the road. At 900 AM, all law enforcement and emergency personnel on duty in Navajo Country were committed. Five people died and many others were injured.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5486153. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.