A strong and cold Pacific storm brought significant winds and snow to northern Arizona on February 3rd and 4th. The snow level was at or above 4500 feet during most of the storm system. Ten to thirty inches of snow fell above 6000 feet. Snow also fell down to elevations that usually do not see much snow. Most areas across northern Arizona had windy conditions. The Little Colorado River Valley experienced winds in excesses of 50 MPH.

High Wind in LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN APACHE COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 03-FEB-08 14:30:00 to 03-FEB-08 18:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The St. Johns Airport reported wind gusts to 60 MPH.

High Wind in NORTHEAST PLATEAUS AND MESAS SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 264, ARIZONA
From 03-FEB-08 14:30:00 to 04-FEB-08 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Strong winds, with estimated gusts to 60 MPH blew across the area during the late afternoon.

Heavy Snow in CHINLE VALLEY, ARIZONA
From 03-FEB-08 10:00:00 to 04-FEB-08 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Kayenta received 5 inches of snow and Chinle received 3 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in EASTERN MOGOLLON RIM, ARIZONA
From 03-FEB-08 09:00:00 to 04-FEB-08 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts include: Clints Well 27 inches, Forest Lakes 24 inches, and Heber 15 to 18 inches.

Heavy Snow in WHITE MOUNTAINS, ARIZONA
From 03-FEB-08 10:00:00 to 04-FEB-08 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts include: two miles north of McNary 13 inches, Nutrioso 6 to 8 inches, Pinetop/Lakeside 16 to 18 inches, Show Low 18 inches, and White River 5 inches.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 03-FEB-08 10:00:00 to 04-FEB-08 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts include: Payson 6 to 8 inches, Star Valley 10 inches,  Strawberry 12 inches, and Cedar Creek 2 to 3 inches. Highway 87 was closed because of slippery conditions for close to nine hours from the night of the 4nd to the morning of the 5th.

Heavy Snow in LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN APACHE COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 03-FEB-08 11:00:00 to 04-FEB-08 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts include: Springerville 8 inches and Concho 4 inches.

Heavy Snow in LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN NAVAJO COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 03-FEB-08 10:00:00 to 04-FEB-08 21:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snowfall amounts include: Taylor 8 inches, Winslow 5 inches, and Holbrook 6 to 7 inches.

Heavy Snow in KAIBAB PLATEAU, ARIZONA
From 03-FEB-08 08:00:00 to 04-FEB-08 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The North Rim of the Grand Canyon received 12 inches of new snow.

Heavy Snow in GRAND CANYON COUNTRY, ARIZONA
From 03-FEB-08 08:00:00 to 04-FEB-08 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Eight inches of new snow fell at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.

Heavy Snow in YAVAPAI COUNTY MOUNTAINS, ARIZONA
From 03-FEB-08 08:00:00 to 04-FEB-08 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

As much as 6 inches of snow fell in Prescott.

Heavy Snow in CHUSKA MOUNTAINS AND DEFIANCE PLATEAU, ARIZONA
From 03-FEB-08 00:00:00 to 04-FEB-08 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

St Michaels received as much as 10 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in WESTERN MOGOLLON RIM, ARIZONA
From 03-FEB-08 09:00:00 to 04-FEB-08 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Snowfall amounts across the Western Mogollon Rim include: Bellemont 10 inches, Flagstaff 10 TO 14 inches, Hart Prairie 19 inches, Mormon Lake 18 to 22 inches, Munds Park 11 to 14 inches, Sunset Crater 15 inches, and Parks 12 inches.

Heavy Snow in NORTHEAST PLATEAUS AND MESAS SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 264, ARIZONA
From 03-FEB-08 10:00:00 to 04-FEB-08 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Petrified Forest National Park received 9 inches of new snow.

Heavy Snow in BLACK MESA AREA, ARIZONA
From 03-FEB-08 10:00:00 to 04-FEB-08 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Navajo National Monument received 11 inches of snow and Rough Rock received 4 inches of snow.

High Wind in LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN COCONINO COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 03-FEB-08 15:30:00 to 03-FEB-08 18:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Strong winds blew across the Little Colorado River Valley with estimated gusts to 60 MPH.

High Wind in LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN NAVAJO COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 03-FEB-08 14:30:00 to 03-FEB-08 18:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Winslow Airport reported wind gusts to 60 MPH.