Heavy Snow — Northeast Plateaus and Mesas From Highway 264 North, Arizona

2017-02-27 to 2017-02-28 · Northeast Plateaus and Mesas From Highway 264 North, Arizona

Event narrative

The Department of Highways in Keems Canyon reported 4 to 6 inches of new snow in the Community of Keems Canyon with up to 10 inches in some of the surrounding areas.

Wider weather episode

The second of two low pressure systems hit northern Arizona with a generous moisture tap. This produced abundant snow above around 6,000 feet and heavy rain below that elevation. Several locations along and north of the Mogollon Rim experienced strong to high winds.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 685002. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.