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Winter Storm Watch, Arizona

Severe

6 to 12 inches of snow possible above 7000 feet, with locally up to 18 inches in the highest elevations. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

Ended Thursday, January 22, 2026.

Replaced by the Winter Weather Advisory on Thursday, January 22, 12:56 in the afternoon.

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Places in this watch

How much

Snow across the area
6 to 12 inches

Map

Map of Arizona with this watch The Winter Storm Watch covers Show Low, Whiteriver, Pinetop-Lakeside. Show LowWhiteriverPinetop-LakesideLake of the WoodsARIZONANEW MEXICO20 mi Show LowWhiteriverPinetop-LakesideARIZONANEW MEXICO20 mi Show LowWhiteriverPinetop-LakesideARIZONANEW MEXICO20 mi Show LowWhiteriverARIZONA25 mi
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Details from the National Weather Service

What
Periods of heavy snow possible above 7000 feet, with the heaviest expected Saturday morning and afternoon. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches possible above 7000 feet, with locally up to 18 inches in the highest elevations.
Where
White Mountains above 7000 feet.
When
From Friday morning through late Saturday night.
Impacts
Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel is not recommended as heavy snowfall and low visibility will create dangerous driving conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.

Updates

  1. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. January 22, 2026
  2. Winter Storm Watch issued for Friday morning through Sunday morning. January 21, 2026