A strong trough of low pressure brought high winds and areas of blowing dust to portions of northern Arizona.

Dust Storm in MARBLE CANYON AND GLEN CANYON, ARIZONA
From 22-MAR-16 12:30:00 to 22-MAR-16 15:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported near zero visibility in dust as he traveled along Highway 89 from Bitter Springs to Marble Canyon to Lees Ferry.

High Wind in LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN COCONINO COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 22-MAR-16 14:00:00 to 22-MAR-16 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 73.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts to 84 MPH were measured at the edge of Meteor Crater. The topography of the crater often enhances the wind speeds during this type of storm.

Dust Storm in LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN COCONINO COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 22-MAR-16 09:25:00 to 22-MAR-16 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Winslow Airport ASOS reported visibility below 3 miles at times in dust for an hour and a half.

Dust Storm in LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN NAVAJO COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 22-MAR-16 09:25:00 to 22-MAR-16 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Winslow Airport ASOS reported visibility below 3 miles at times in dust for an hour and a half.

High Wind in EASTERN MOGOLLON RIM, ARIZONA
From 22-MAR-16 10:55:00 to 22-MAR-16 17:40:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Winslow Airport ASOS reported sustained wind of 40 MPH and/or wind gust of 58 MPH or higher for around 6 and a half hours.

Dust Storm in NORTHEAST PLATEAUS AND MESAS FROM HIGHWAY 264 NORTH, ARIZONA
From 22-MAR-16 12:30:00 to 22-MAR-16 15:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported near zero visibility in dust as he traveled along Highway 89 from Bitter Springs to Marble Canyon to Lees Ferry.

High Wind in LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN COCONINO COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 22-MAR-16 09:25:00 to 22-MAR-16 11:15:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Winslow Airport ASOS reported wind gusts at or above 58 MPH at times for two  and a half hours.

High Wind in WHITE MOUNTAINS, ARIZONA
From 22-MAR-16 10:55:00 to 22-MAR-16 17:40:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Show Low Airport ASOS reported sustained wind of 40 MPH and/or wind gust of 58 MPH or higher for around 6 and a half hours.

High Wind in LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN APACHE COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 22-MAR-16 10:55:00 to 22-MAR-16 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Springerville Airport ASOS reported sustained winds of 40 MPH and/or wind gusts of 58 MPH or higher for over 6 hours. The peak wind gust was 66 MPH. The St Johns Airport ASOS reported a peak wind gust of 59 MPH at 152 PM MST.  Sustained winds of 40 MPH and/or gusts 58 MPH or higher were reported between 152 PM and 300 PM MST.

High Wind in CHUSKA MOUNTAINS AND DEFIANCE PLATEAU, ARIZONA
From 22-MAR-16 14:50:00 to 22-MAR-16 16:20:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Window Rock ASOS reported a peak wind gust of 62 MPH at 410 PM MST. Sustained winds of 40 MPH and/or gust of 58 MPH were reported for about an hour and a half around that time.

High Wind in LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN NAVAJO COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 22-MAR-16 09:25:00 to 22-MAR-16 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Winslow Airport ASOS reported wind gusts at or above 58 MPH at times for two  and a half hours.  The Petrified Forest National Park reported a peak wind gust of 65 MPH at 143 PM MST.