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Winter Storm in Northeast Plateaus and Mesas From Highway 264 North, Arizona
Winter Storm November 29, 1996 – November 30, 1996 · Northeast Plateaus and Mesas From Highway 264 North, Arizona
The wider storm
Major winter storm brought heavy snow, strong winds and wind chills below zero. Blowing and drifting snow was reported on most major highways throughout northern Arizona. In Zone 4 the North Rim of the Grand Canyon reported 8 inches of new snow. In Zone 9 Kayenta reported 12 inches, Navajo National Monument reported 10 inches and there were unconfirmed reports of accumulations up to 18 inches. In Zone 15 Flagstaff received 7 inches and Hart Prairie at 9000 Feet received 9 inches. In Zone 16 Blue Ridge reported 8 inches of new snow and Heber received 10 inches. Finally in Zone 18 Calcord Mountain in extreme NE Gila County received 10 inches of new snow.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5573656. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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