The third storm in a series of storms hit northern Arizona with heavy snow.

Heavy Snow in WESTERN MOGOLLON RIM, ARIZONA
From 22-JAN-17 08:00:00 to 24-JAN-17 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The Flagstaff NWS Office received 9.4 inches of snow during the third of three storms. This was just over 36 inches of snow in 6 days. A spotter 3 miles north-northwest of Flagstaff reported 10.5 inches of new snow. The local ski resort reported 92.0 inches of new snow over a 6 day period at 10,800 feet elevation.

Heavy Snow in KAIBAB PLATEAU, ARIZONA
From 22-JAN-17 10:00:00 to 23-JAN-17 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

The North Rim of the Grand Canyon received an estimated 13 inches of new snow.  The 5 day snowfall total was measured at 44.9 inches. Jacob Lake received 11 inches of snow in the third storm.

Heavy Snow in EASTERN MOGOLLON RIM, ARIZONA
From 22-JAN-17 10:00:00 to 23-JAN-17 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Forest Lakes received 13 inches of snow in the third storm.  The 6 day snow total was 43 inches. Six inches of snow fell just east of Linden and in Heber-Overgaard at around 6,660 feet.

Heavy Snow in YAVAPAI COUNTY MOUNTAINS, ARIZONA
From 23-JAN-17 08:00:00 to 24-JAN-17 01:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter reported 7.5 inches of snow 2 miles south of Iron Springs.

Heavy Snow in GRAND CANYON COUNTRY, ARIZONA
From 22-JAN-17 11:00:00 to 24-JAN-17 01:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow from the third storm started falling late morning in January 22. Snow became heavy overnight and then became showery after daylight on January 23. The Grand Canyon Visitors Center measured 11.0 inches by 0800 AM on January 23. The Grand Canyon East Entrance  reported  9.5 inches and the Grand Canyon Village 8.0 inches. Employees and volunteers shoveled snow off the upper portions of the popular Bright Angel Trail so that visitors could use the trail.

Heavy Snow in WHITE MOUNTAINS, ARIZONA
From 23-JAN-17 13:00:00 to 24-JAN-17 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The Show Low Airport received 6 inches of snow at an elevation of 6,400 feet. Alpine received 3 inches of snow at close to 8000 feet. A spotter 4 miles northwest of McNary received 9.5 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in CHUSKA MOUNTAINS AND DEFIANCE PLATEAU, ARIZONA
From 23-JAN-17 14:00:00 to 24-JAN-17 08:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

An estimated 14 inches of new snow fell 5 miles northwest of St Michaels at the summit if Highway 264 (7,600 feet elevation).

Heavy Snow in COCONINO PLATEAU, ARIZONA
From 23-JAN-17 10:00:00 to 24-JAN-17 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Seven inches of snow fell three miles east of Ash Fork at an elevation of around 5,300 feet. Six inches of snow fell in Valle at around 6,000 feet elevation. Six inches of snow fell about 6 miles north of Ash Fork.

Heavy Snow in LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN APACHE COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 23-JAN-17 13:00:00 to 24-JAN-17 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Seven inches of new snow fell 7 miles north of Vernon at around 6,500 feet.

Heavy Snow in NORTHEAST PLATEAUS AND MESAS SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 264, ARIZONA
From 23-JAN-17 13:00:00 to 24-JAN-17 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An estimated 9 inches of new snow fell at around 5600 feet on Second Mesa.  The 4 day total snowfall was 36 inches.

Heavy Snow in NORTHEAST PLATEAUS AND MESAS FROM HIGHWAY 264 NORTH, ARIZONA
From 23-JAN-17 12:00:00 to 24-JAN-17 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An estimated 9 inches of new snow fell at around 5600 feet on Second Mesa.  The 4 day total snowfall was 36 inches.

Heavy Snow in YAVAPAI COUNTY VALLEYS AND BASINS, ARIZONA
From 24-JAN-17 20:00:00 to 25-JAN-17 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A persistent band of snow showers associated with a trailing shortwave behind the main low produced 4 inches of snow in Chino Valley at an elevation of around 4,800 feet. This much snow is not often seen at this elevation.

Avalanche in WESTERN MOGOLLON RIM, ARIZONA
From 23-JAN-17 14:00:00 to 23-JAN-17 14:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Two avalanches were reported in Kachina Peaks Wilderness just north of Flagstaff after over seven feet of snow fell over a six day period. A 1500 foot by 700 foot slide went down Snowslide Canyon (on the north side of Agassiz Peak). It ripped out many 10 inch diameter trees.
Another avalanche slid down the north side of Doyle Peak.