The second of two low pressure systems hit northern Arizona with a generous moisture tap. This produced abundant snow above around 6,000 feet and heavy rain below that elevation. Several locations along and north of the Mogollon Rim experienced strong to high winds.

Heavy Snow in YAVAPAI COUNTY MOUNTAINS, ARIZONA
From 27-FEB-17 11:00:00 to 28-FEB-17 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Seven inches of new snow was reported near Crown King and in Walker (6261 feet elevation).

Heavy Snow in BLACK MESA AREA, ARIZONA
From 27-FEB-17 19:00:00 to 28-FEB-17 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter in the community of Steamboat (6400 feet elevation) reported 18-20 inches of snow in 24 hours. Eleven inches of snow fell in the community of Black Mesa.  Fourteen inches of new snow fell in Jeddito at around 6,400 feet. Six inches of snow fell in Shonto.

Heavy Snow in NORTHEAST PLATEAUS AND MESAS SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 264, ARIZONA
From 27-FEB-17 18:00:00 to 28-FEB-17 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter just north of the zone border in the community of Steamboat (6400 feet elevation) reported 18-20 inches of snow in 24 hours. The Department of Highways in Keems Canyon reported 4 to 6 inches of new snow in the Community of Keems Canyon with up to 10 inches in some of the surrounding areas. Eighteen inches of snow fell in Ganado at around 6,400 feet elevation. Around 14 inches of snow fell in White Cone at an elevation of 6160 feet above sea level. Ten inches of snow fell in the community of Cornfields at around 6100 feet elevation. Eight inches of new snow fell in Greasewood Springs at about 6000 feet elevation. Six inches of snow fell in Indian Wells at about 5800 feet. Six inches of snow fell in Teesto.

Heavy Snow in NORTHEAST PLATEAUS AND MESAS FROM HIGHWAY 264 NORTH, ARIZONA
From 27-FEB-17 17:00:00 to 28-FEB-17 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Department of Highways in Keems Canyon reported 4 to 6 inches of new snow in the Community of Keems Canyon with up to 10 inches in some of the surrounding areas.

Heavy Snow in WHITE MOUNTAINS, ARIZONA
From 27-FEB-17 21:00:00 to 28-FEB-17 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Eleven inches of snow fell at Sunrise Ski Park at 10,400 feet.

Heavy Snow in KAIBAB PLATEAU, ARIZONA
From 27-FEB-17 09:00:00 to 28-FEB-17 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Eight to 12 inches of snow fell in and around Jacob Lake.

Flood in GILA, ARIZONA
From 28-FEB-17 05:49:00 to 28-FEB-17 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: (0E4)PAYSON ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Gila County Sheriffs Office reported flooding along the lower water crossings of East Verde River at East Verde Estates.

Heavy Rain in GILA, ARIZONA
From 27-FEB-17 13:00:00 to 28-FEB-17 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: STRAWBERRY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy rain fell across Northern Gila County. Here are some 24 hours rainfall amounts (inches):
Washington Park          3.72
1 S Pine                     3.28
4 N Kohls Ranch           3.13
1 SW Washington Park  2.99
4 NNW Star Valley        2.63
1 E Payson                  2.47
Payson                       2.21
Young                        2.03.

Heavy Rain in YAVAPAI, ARIZONA
From 27-FEB-17 11:00:00 to 28-FEB-17 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: BAGDAD ARPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy rain fell across Yavapai County. Here are some of the 24 hour rainfall amounts in inches:
Crown King                3.67
Seven Springs            3.43
7 NW Strawberry        2.80
Yarnell Hill                 2.68
14 SW Strawberry      2.62
Wilhoit                      2.36
1 NNW Bagdad           2.31
4 ENE Rimrock            2.03
Castle Hot Springs      2.00
3 W Iron Springs        1.98
1 SSW Prescott         1.94.

Heavy Rain in COCONINO, ARIZONA
From 27-FEB-17 11:00:00 to 28-FEB-17 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: MUNDS PARK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Heavy rain fell in and around Oak Creek Canyon while heavy snow was falling at higher elevations.  The RAWS in Oak Creek Canyon reported 3.35 inches of rain in just 24 hours. This lead to a mudslide across Highway 89.

Heavy Snow in WESTERN MOGOLLON RIM, ARIZONA
From 27-FEB-17 08:00:00 to 28-FEB-17 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Snow started falling around 800 AM MST on February 27 and increased through the day and overnight. Eight to 10 inches of snow had fallen by midnight in the populated areas.  Thirteen to 15 inches of snow was on the ground by daylight on February 28th. Here are some snowfall total by the time the snow ended late morning/early afternoon (inches): Munds Park 18.0-20.0,  Flagstaff 13-17,  Mountainaire 15-18, local ski resort (9,300 feet elevation) 21, and Williams 14-19.
Classes were canceled at Flagstaff School District and at the local Community Collage. The Northern Arizona University was delayed an hour. City and County offices opened late.
Arizona Department of Public Safety troopers dealt with 69 slide-offs and responded to 43 collisions along Interstate 17 and Interstate 40 around the Flagstaff area.
Flagstaff Police Department reported 11 weather-related crashes during the storm.  One crash sent an individual to the hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening.

Flash Flood in COCONINO, ARIZONA
From 28-FEB-17 09:00:00 to 28-FEB-17 09:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: MUNDS PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain on the steep western walls of Oak Creek Canyon caused a flash flood with mud, debris, and rocks.  This flow covered Highway 89A at mile post 379. The guard rain and mile post sign were washed away.  A snowplow was called to clear the road.

Flash Flood in YAVAPAI, ARIZONA
From 28-FEB-17 06:00:00 to 28-FEB-17 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: MONTEZUMA CASTLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A 59-year-old man from Cottonwood drowned around 6:30am while attempting to cross Beaver Creek at Reay Road in Rimrock.

Heavy Snow in GRAND CANYON COUNTRY, ARIZONA
From 27-FEB-17 11:45:00 to 28-FEB-17 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The Grand Canyon Village (6,900 feet elevation) received 9.0 inches of snow and the East Entrance (7,300 feet) received 7.5 inches of snow. The South Rim Visitor Center received 8 inches of new snow.

Heavy Snow in EASTERN MOGOLLON RIM, ARIZONA
From 27-FEB-17 10:00:00 to 28-FEB-17 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow started to fall around 230 PM MST. Four inches of new snow fell by 830 PM.  Another 13 inches of snow fell by 830 AM for a total of 17 inches of new snow during the storm.

High Wind in LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY IN APACHE COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 28-FEB-17 07:20:00 to 28-FEB-17 09:20:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The sustained wind was above 40 MPH for most of the time between 820 and 920 AM MST at the St Johns Airport ASOS.  The peak wind gust was 62 MPH at at 830 AM.
The peak wind at Springerville ASOS was 57.5 MPH at 735 AM MST.

High Wind in WHITE MOUNTAINS, ARIZONA
From 28-FEB-17 06:55:00 to 28-FEB-17 06:55:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The peak wind gust at the Show Low Airport as 59 MPH at 655 AM MST.

Heavy Snow in EASTERN MOGOLLON RIM, ARIZONA
From 27-FEB-17 12:00:00 to 28-FEB-17 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A public report of 12.8 inches of snow came from the Happy Jack area. Twenty inches of snow fell in Forest Lakes at 7,600 feet elevation.

Heavy Snow in CHUSKA MOUNTAINS AND DEFIANCE PLATEAU, ARIZONA
From 27-FEB-17 19:00:00 to 28-FEB-17 11:45:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Tribal Official

Six inches of snow fell at Ft Defiance at about 6,800 feet elevation.  Fourteen inches of snow fell in the town of Sawmill at 7720 feet elevation. Eight inches of snow fell in Tsaile. Eighteen inches of snow fell in Ganado at around 6,400 feet elevation.