Cold low temperatures persisted across much of southeast Arizona for several nights.  One fatality was attributed to the very cold temperatures.  Most of the damage consisted of broken water pipes. However the extent of damage was less than in February of 2011 because daytime temperatures recovered into the 40s and 50s during most days.  Also, many of the pipes that were damaged during the 2011 freeze were fortified against cold temperatures and were not damaged again this time.

Frost/Freeze in TUCSON METRO AREA, ARIZONA
From 12-JAN-13 03:00:00 to 16-JAN-13 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Low temperatures in the teens or lower 20s for several nights caused numerous pipes to burst in the Tucson metropolitan area.  The Tucson International Airport dropped to 15 degrees on the morning of January 15th. Most of the frozen pipes exposed to the cold were on the roofs or sides of homes.  Also, citrus fruits were damaged by the hard freeze, which meant that local food banks could not glean unpicked fruit to supplement their food donations. Total damage was estimated at $100,000.  Additionally, two house fires were indirectly related to the cold weather.  A mobile home caught fire when the owner attempted to thaw frozen pipes with a propane torch. Another home caught fire after residents placed a heat lamp and blankets on a patio overnight to keep pets warm. No one was injured in either fire.

Cold/Wind Chill in SOUTHEAST PINAL COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 16-JAN-13 05:00:00 to 16-JAN-13 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Very cold temperatures in the teens affected eastern Pinal County for several consecutive nights. A death due to exposure occurred the morning of January 16th east of Dudleyville, in the southwest corner of the San Carlos Apache Reservation. The deceased was not a member of the tribe.

Frost/Freeze in SOUTH CENTRAL PINAL COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 12-JAN-13 03:00:00 to 16-JAN-13 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Several nights of cold temperatures in the teens caused several frozen pipes to burst in the Eloy area.  Temperatures on the morning of January 15th were as cold as 13 degrees at nearby Arizona City and 19 degrees at Picacho Peak.

Frost/Freeze in UPPER SAN PEDRO RIVER VALLEY, ARIZONA
From 12-JAN-13 03:00:00 to 16-JAN-13 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several nights of cold temperatures in the teens caused frozen pipes to burst in portions of western Cochise County. Temperatures dropped to 13 degrees in Sierra Vista and Benson, and 14 degrees in Tombstone the morning of January 15th.

Frost/Freeze in EASTERN COCHISE COUNTY BELOW 5000 FEET, ARIZONA
From 12-JAN-13 03:00:00 to 16-JAN-13 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several nights of cold temperatures in the single digits and teens caused frozen pipes to burst in eastern Cochise County. Temperatures dropped to 7 degrees in Douglas and Willcox on January 13th.

Frost/Freeze in TOHONO O ODHAM NATION, ARIZONA
From 12-JAN-13 03:00:00 to 16-JAN-13 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Very cold temperatures in the teens and lower 20s affected the Tohono O'Odham Nation for several consecutive nights causing frozen pipes to burst in a few locales. Temperatures dropped as low as 17 degrees in Sells the morning of January 15th.

Frost/Freeze in UPPER SANTA CRUZ RIVER AND ALTAR VALLEYS, ARIZONA
From 12-JAN-13 03:00:00 to 16-JAN-13 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Low temperatures in the teens for several consecutive nights caused several water pipes to freeze and burst in Nogales and other areas. Nogales was as cold as 10 degrees on January 15th.  A pipe burst in the Early Learning Center in Arivaca, flooding four rooms and causing $15,000 in damage.