Winter Storm in Santa Catalina and Rincon Mountains, Arizona

Accumulating snow began on the afternoon of December 31. By the morning of January 1 estimated snowfall totals in the Catalina and Rincon Mountains above 7000 feet were one foot or greater.

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.