Winter Storm — Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona

2019-01-01 to 2019-01-02 · Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona

Event narrative

Accumulating snow began early in the morning of January 1. By the morning of January 2 estimated snowfall totals in the Chiricahua Mountains above 7000 feet were one foot or greater.

Wider weather episode

A relatively strong and cold weather system impacted southeast Arizona New Year's Eve through January 2nd. This storm resulted in heavy snow across area mountain ranges through New Year's Day, especially over 7000 feet in elevation with some locations receiving over a foot of snow. Heavy snow shifted to the lower elevations south and east of Tucson overnight on January 1st and on January 2nd. Snow levels dropped to 2500 feet and snow reports ranged from 2 to 7 inches on the valley floors.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 801154. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.