Heavy Snow in Yavapai County Valleys and Basins, Arizona

Three to five inches of snow fell across the lower elevations of Yavapai County in locations that rarely see much measurable snow. Some of the higher amounts (in inches) include Rim Rock 7.0, Cottonwood 7, and Cornville 3.5.

A cold and strong area of low pressure moved southward along the California Coast and became cut off from the jet stream of the southern California Coast. This low brought moisture streaming northward over Arizona. Then, the low moved northeastward over Arizona with lowering snow levels. This storm lasted into New Years Day with the bulk of snow falling before midnight. A few higher elevation locations reported an additional 3-4 inches of snow in the New Year. Almost an inch of snow was reported at Phantom Ranch in the bottom of The Grand Canyon.