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Wet weather creates potentially hazardous driving conditions on Kaibab National Forest roads; motorists urged to use caution

12/05/2019 - 4:40 pm
Williams, Kaibab National Forest, wet weather, Tusayan, Grand Canyon, Kaibab Plateau, Arizona Department of Transportation, Highway 89A, State Route 67, snow

Recent wet weather has created potentially hazardous driving conditions on many Kaibab National Forest roads, and motorists are urged to plan ahead and exercise caution when visiting.

While Kaibab National Forest roads remain open, motorists should be aware that they could encounter a range of conditions and should prepare accordingly. On the Williams and Tusayan districts of the forest south of the Grand Canyon, rain received yesterday on top of already melting snow from last week's storm has caused roads to become slushy, icy, and, in some cases, temporarily impassable.

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Highway closures likely during winter storm starting late Thursday

11/27/2019 - 12:56 pm
winter weather, snow, I-17, ADOT, Interstate 40, US 93, SR 179, Winslow, Flagstaff, Sedona, Yavapai County, Highway Closure

If needed for safety, parts of I-40, I-17, other routes will close until snow abates

With a major winter storm forecast to create “very difficult to impossible” driving conditions in the high country from late Thursday until Friday morning, the Arizona Department of Transportation will close affected highways for safety until snowfall abates and roadways are safe for travel.

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Snow and wet weather predicted for Arizona

11/26/2019 - 3:41 pm
snow, wet weather, Tonto National Forest, Mount Peeley, Mount Ord, Four Peaks, Horeshoe Dam Road, road closure

Snow and wet weather are predicted to arrive in Arizona this week, which may leave many forest roads impassable and requiring a temporary road closure on the Tonto National Forest. Depending on rain and snow fall amounts, Mount Peeley (Forest Road 201), Mount Ord (Forest Road 626), and Four Peaks (Forest Road 143) may be temporarily closed. The last rainstorm also caused washouts and rocks to fall on the Horseshoe Dam Road (Forest Road 205). A four wheel drive vehicle is highly recommended to reach Horseshoe Lake.

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Winter storm to create ‘difficult to impossible’ driving in high country

11/26/2019 - 2:35 pm
snow, winter storm, Interstate 17, Interstate 40, emergency kit

With a major winter storm forecast by the National Weather Service to create “difficult to impossible” driving conditions in Arizona’s high country while dumping heavy rain elsewhere from Wednesday evening into Friday, drivers should heed this warning by leaving prepared, slowing down and being ready to put off travel while snow is falling.

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Update: Powerful winter storm hampers travel across much of Arizona

2/21/2019 - 4:35 pm
Arizona Department of Transportation, snow, winter storm, road closures, ice

Multiple stretches of Arizona’s highways were closed as of Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 21, due to a powerful winter storm whose fury continues across much of the state.

With the heavy weather expected to last into Friday and snow forecast to extend into southeastern Arizona overnight, the safest option remains delaying travel to and through higher elevations until the Arizona Department of Transportation’s plows have cleared highways of snow and ice. Motorists in lower elevations may see some snow along with considerable rainfall.

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Severe Weather Tips from the American Red Cross

2/19/2019 - 1:09 pm
winter weather, snow, American Red Cross, winter travel

With the possibility of more snow and frigid temperatures on the way later this week, the Red Cross has some tips for getting prepared for when severe weather hits.

HEAT YOUR HOME SAFELY

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With a major storm coming, highway conditions can change rapidly

2/19/2019 - 12:53 pm
winter weather, snow, northern Arizona, ADOT

With heavy rain and snow forecast across Arizona from Wednesday night through Thursday, drivers should slow down for safety and consider putting off travel as conditions can change quickly, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.

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Heading to the high country? Be ready for winter weather

2/15/2019 - 11:33 am
Arizona Department of Transportation, Flagstaff, winter weather, snow

With a long weekend at hand and snow in the forecast, those heading to Arizona’s high country should leave prepared for extended time in winter weather and for the possibility of delays around popular snow-play areas such as US 180 northwest of Flagstaff.

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With snow in the forecast, drivers should prepare for hazardous conditions

11/28/2018 - 12:57 pm
winter weather, snow, ADOT

Consider waiting out storms so ADOT’s snowplows can do their work

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As another winter storm arrives, safest option is waiting out

2/27/2018 - 11:59 am
Arizona Department of Transportation, Flagstaff, Verde Valley, winter weather, snow, I-17, transportation

With another snowstorm forecast Tuesday afternoon in Arizona’s high country, keep in mind that the safest option while snow falls is delaying travel until Arizona Department of Transportation snowplows have had time to clear state highways.

A highway can close suddenly due to crashes and fast-accumulating snow. During recent snowstorms, northbound Interstate 17 climbing out of the Verde Valley toward Flagstaff and a steep section of eastbound Interstate 40 at Ash Fork Hill, just west of Williams, have closed temporarily as conditions deteriorated.

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