A strong pacific storm brought significant rain and snow to northern Arizona. The most significant snow began to accumulate over northern Arizona on the afternoon of January 6th...and diminished from west to east across the area on January 7th.

Heavy Snow in BLACK MESA AREA, ARIZONA
From 06-JAN-08 05:00:00 to 07-JAN-08 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

As much as 13 inches of snow fell near Navajo National Monument.

Heavy Rain in YAVAPAI, ARIZONA
From 06-JAN-08 00:00:00 to 06-JAN-08 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: (PRC)PRESCOTT ARPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Heavy rain caused streams and creeks to flow across Yavapai County. A freight truck was swept sideways and got stuck in Miller Creek. The driver  was rescued by firefighters.

Heavy Snow in KAIBAB PLATEAU, ARIZONA
From 05-JAN-08 10:00:00 to 07-JAN-08 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Jacob Lake received more than 12 inches of snow and the North Rim received 15 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 05-JAN-08 21:00:00 to 07-JAN-08 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

As much as 8 inches of snow was reported at Strawberry.

Heavy Snow in GRAND CANYON COUNTRY, ARIZONA
From 05-JAN-08 11:00:00 to 07-JAN-08 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

As much as 12 inches of snow fell at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.

Heavy Snow in COCONINO PLATEAU, ARIZONA
From 05-JAN-08 10:00:00 to 07-JAN-08 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

More than 5 inches of snow fell near Seligman.

Heavy Snow in WHITE MOUNTAINS, ARIZONA
From 05-JAN-08 18:00:00 to 07-JAN-08 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A two day winter storm dropped between 12 and 18 inches of snow from Nutrioso and Alpine. Elevations above 8000 feet received up to twice that.

Heavy Snow in NORTHEAST PLATEAUS AND MESAS FROM HIGHWAY 264 NORTH, ARIZONA
From 05-JAN-08 18:00:00 to 07-JAN-08 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A two day winter storm dropped 12 inches of snow on Second Mesa.

Heavy Snow in NORTHEAST PLATEAUS AND MESAS SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 264, ARIZONA
From 05-JAN-08 18:00:00 to 07-JAN-08 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A two day winter storm caused the Klagetoh Chapter of the Navajo Nation to declare a state of emergency.  The Chapter began using emergency money to plow roads and make home visits.

Heavy Snow in CHUSKA MOUNTAINS AND DEFIANCE PLATEAU, ARIZONA
From 05-JAN-08 18:00:00 to 07-JAN-08 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A two day winter storm caused the Klagetoh Chapter of the Navajo Nation to declare a state of emergency.  The Chapter began using emergency money to plow roads and make home visits.  Up to 18 inches of snow fell in Ganado.

Heavy Snow in WESTERN MOGOLLON RIM, ARIZONA
From 05-JAN-08 16:00:00 to 07-JAN-08 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The Flagstaff airport received 19 inches of snow from January 5 through January 7th. Hart Prairie (at 9200 feet) received 32 inches. Schools were closed in the Flagstaff area including Northern Arizona University. Law enforcement officers responded to over 180 slide offs and motorist assists, over 90 collisions, and over a dozen minor injuries in the Flagstaff area.

Heavy Snow in EASTERN MOGOLLON RIM, ARIZONA
From 05-JAN-08 18:00:00 to 07-JAN-08 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A two day winter storm dropped ten to twelve inches of snow in Forest Lakes.