Winter Storm — Southwest Deserts, Arizona

1997-01-06 to 1997-01-07 · Southwest Deserts, Arizona

Wider weather episode

A cold winter storm created snowfall at unusually low elevations. A trace of snow was recorded at Tucson, and 4 to 10 inches at elevations between 4000 and 6000 feet. This storm closed schools, stranded many motorists, caused broken water pipes, and caused the death of many ostriches at commercial farms.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5586437. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.