A strong low pressure and associated cold front moved across the Southwest and brought strong winds and blowing dust to much of northern Arizona.

High Wind in GRAND CANYON COUNTRY, ARIZONA
From 08-APR-13 09:28:00 to 08-APR-13 09:28:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Grand Canyon ASOS recorded a peak wind gust of 58 MPH at 928 AM.  The wind gusts were above 40 MPH between 854 AM and 1128 AM when it started to snow.

Dust Storm in LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN NAVAJO COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 08-APR-13 10:56:00 to 08-APR-13 13:56:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Winslow ASOS reported blowing dust that reduced the visibility down to 1.5 miles at times between 1056 AM and 156 PM.

High Wind in WESTERN MOGOLLON RIM, ARIZONA
From 08-APR-13 11:08:00 to 08-APR-13 12:57:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Flagstaff ASOS reported wind gusts of 58 MPH or higher from 1108 AM to 1257 PM. The peak wind gust was 63 MPH at 1157 AM.

Dust Storm in CHINLE VALLEY, ARIZONA
From 08-APR-13 12:00:00 to 08-APR-13 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong wind caused blowing dust to reduce the visibility to near zero at times all afternoon in Chinle.  The visibility dropped down to 1/2 mile in Kayenta and 1/4 mile in Many Farms.

High Wind in CHUSKA MOUNTAINS AND DEFIANCE PLATEAU, ARIZONA
From 08-APR-13 12:55:00 to 08-APR-13 16:38:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Window Rock Airport reported a peak wind gust of 60 MPH at 253 PM.  Wind gusts of at least 58 MPH were reported at times from 153 PM to 438 PM.

High Wind in NORTHEAST PLATEAUS AND MESAS SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 264, ARIZONA
From 08-APR-13 14:00:00 to 08-APR-13 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Co-Op observer at Petrified Forest National Park reported a peak wind gust of 67 MPH within 10 miles of the edge of AZ-Z040.

High Wind in KAIBAB PLATEAU, ARIZONA
From 08-APR-13 07:19:00 to 08-APR-13 07:19:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Four Springs RAWS reported a peak wind gust of 58 MPH at the 719 AM observation. The wind gusts were 50 MPH or higher between 419 AM and 819 AM.

High Wind in EASTERN MOGOLLON RIM, ARIZONA
From 08-APR-13 09:24:00 to 08-APR-13 17:24:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Limestone RAWS reported wind gusts 58 MPH and higher from 924 AM to 524 PM. The peak wind gust was 80 MPH at 1224 PM. This RAWS is in an exposed location near the south side of the Mogollon Rim and my measure higher winds than are experienced in much of the rest of the zone.

High Wind in YAVAPAI COUNTY MOUNTAINS, ARIZONA
From 08-APR-13 11:48:00 to 08-APR-13 13:48:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The Humbug Creek RAWS reported a peak wind gust of 62 MPH at 1148 AM.  The wind gusts were over 58 MPH from 1148 AM to 148 PM.

Dust Storm in CHUSKA MOUNTAINS AND DEFIANCE PLATEAU, ARIZONA
From 08-APR-13 12:00:00 to 08-APR-13 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong wind caused blowing dust to reduce the visibility to near zero at times all afternoon in Chinle. The southwest winds blew this dust from Chinle into the Chuska Mountains. The Window Rock ASOS reported reduced visibility in haze (dust) down to 2.5 miles at times between 100 PM to 4 PM MST.

High Wind in LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN APACHE COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 08-APR-13 13:00:00 to 08-APR-13 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The Co-Op observer at Petrified Forest National Park reported a peak wind gust of 67 MPH. The peak wind gust at the St Johns Airport was 58 MPH at 131 PM.

High Wind in LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN NAVAJO COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 08-APR-13 09:32:00 to 08-APR-13 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Winslow ASOS reported wind gusts over 58 MPH from 932 AM to 156 PM. The peak wind gust was 66 MPH at 1222 PM. A power line snapped on the east side of town around 1218 PM.  The police department in Holbrook reported that part of a roof blew off and took out a power line, a tree was blown down, and a trailer home skirting peeled off by the wind.

High Wind in OAK CREEK AND SYCAMORE CANYONS, ARIZONA
From 08-APR-13 11:35:00 to 08-APR-13 11:35:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Sedona AWOS measured a peak wind gust of 58 MPH at 1135 AM.  Wind gusts over 50 MPH were recorded from 1055 AM to 1235 PM.

High Wind in WHITE MOUNTAINS, ARIZONA
From 08-APR-13 11:35:00 to 08-APR-13 14:55:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Show Low Airport AWOS reported a peak wind gust of 64 MPH at 1255 PM.  The wind gusts were above 58 MPH from 1135 to 255 PM. Police reported that a large tree snapped and a light pole was blown down in a parking log in Show Low at 215 PM.