A winter storm impacted southeast Arizona on January 20th and 21st. This storm resulted in very heavy snow across area mountain ranges, especially over 7000 feet in elevation with some locations seeing in excess of 2 feet of snow. Strong winds caused damage at both high and lower elevations including the Tucson metro area.

Winter Storm in WHITE MOUNTAINS OF GRAHAM AND GREENLEE COUNTIES, ARIZONA
From 20-JAN-17 12:00:00 to 21-JAN-17 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Heavy snow occurred in the higher elevations of Graham and Greenlee Coutnies along with strong winds. The Hannagan Meadow SNOTEL received about 18 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in GALIURO AND PINALENO MOUNTAINS, ARIZONA
From 20-JAN-17 12:00:00 to 21-JAN-17 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Unknown

The higher elevations of the Galiuro and Pianelo mountains received heavy snow and strong winds. Estimates on Mt. Graham are of snow amounts around 2 feet.

Winter Storm in SANTA CATALINA AND RINCON MOUNTAINS, ARIZONA
From 20-JAN-17 12:00:00 to 21-JAN-17 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Very heavy snow and strong damaging winds occurred on the Santa Catalina and Rincon Mountains. Numerous trees were toppled over along Catalina Highway near Mt. Lemmon. Additionally, one felled tree damaged a cable line on one of Ski Valley's ski lifts. Power was lost to most of the mountain for nearly 48 hours, and several communication and broadcast transmission towers were inoperable for several hours before backup generators functioned properly. Reports of 18 to 24 inches of snow were common. At lower elevations, rain caused rock slides that blocked portions of Catalina Highway and damaged guard rails.

Winter Storm in CHIRICAHUA MOUNTAINS, ARIZONA
From 20-JAN-17 12:00:00 to 21-JAN-17 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Unknown

Heavy snow and strong winds occurred on the higher elevations of the Chiricahua Mountains.

Winter Storm in DRAGOON/MULE/HUACHUCA AND SANTA RITA MOUNTAINS, ARIZONA
From 20-JAN-17 12:00:00 to 21-JAN-17 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Unknown

Heavy snow and strong winds occurred on the higher elevations of the Huachuca and Santa Rita mountains.

Winter Storm in BABOQUIVARI MOUNTAINS, ARIZONA
From 20-JAN-17 12:00:00 to 21-JAN-17 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Unknown

Heavy snow and strong winds occurred on the higher elevations of the Baboquivari Mountains including Kitt Peak.

High Wind in TUCSON METRO AREA, ARIZONA
From 21-JAN-17 00:00:00 to 21-JAN-17 02:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Wind damage due to strong winds occurred in the Tucson Metro area. Tree damage constituted the majority of the wind damage, including substantial tree damage at Agua Caliente Park. Additionally, a power pole was blown down in Marana.

High Wind in UPPER SAN PEDRO RIVER VALLEY, ARIZONA
From 21-JAN-17 01:00:00 to 21-JAN-17 03:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A recorded gust to 67 MPH occurred at Muleshoe Ranch in Cochise County. A small shed was blown over in Sierra Vista.