Winter Storm — Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains, Arizona

2019-02-21 to 2019-02-22 · Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains, Arizona

Event narrative

Snowfall began the morning of February 21st and continued into the 22nd. By the evening of February 21 estimated snowfall totals in the Pinaleno Mountains above 5000 feet were one foot or greater.

Wider weather episode

A relatively strong and cold weather system impacted southeast Arizona February 21 and 22. This storm resulted in heavy snow across area mountain ranges with locations above 5000 feet receiving one to two and a half feet of snow. Snow levels dropped to 2000 feet during the morning of the 22nd with snow reports ranging from 2 to 10 inches on the valley floors.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 807137. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.