A relatively strong and cold weather system impacted southeast Arizona February 21 and 22. This storm resulted in heavy snow across area mountain ranges with locations above 5000 feet receiving one to two and a half feet of snow. Snow levels dropped to 2000 feet during the morning of the 22nd with snow reports ranging from 2 to 10 inches on the valley floors.

Winter Storm in UPPER GILA RIVER AND ARAVAIPA VALLEYS, ARIZONA
From 21-FEB-19 23:00:00 to 22-FEB-19 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall began late in the evening of February 21st and continued into the 22nd. By the morning of February 22 estimated snowfall totals across the southwest portion of the zone were greater than 3 inches.

Winter Storm in EASTERN COCHISE COUNTY BELOW 5000 FEET, ARIZONA
From 21-FEB-19 23:00:00 to 22-FEB-19 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall began late in the evening February 21st and continued into the 22nd. Dragoon reported 3.5 and Douglas reported 3.

Winter Storm in WHITE MOUNTAINS OF GRAHAM AND GREENLEE COUNTIES, ARIZONA
From 21-FEB-19 05:00:00 to 22-FEB-19 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Snow began falling on the morning of February 21st and continued into the 22nd. SNOTEL observations reported 25 at Hannagan Meadow and 21 at Beaver Head.

Winter Storm in SANTA CATALINA AND RINCON MOUNTAINS, ARIZONA
From 21-FEB-19 05:00:00 to 22-FEB-19 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall began the morning of the February 21st and continued into the 22nd. By the evening of February 21 over a foot of snow had fallen in the Santa Catalina Mountains. Summerhaven reported a storm total of 30.5 inches and Willow Canyon reported 27 inches.

Winter Storm in TUCSON METRO AREA, ARIZONA
From 22-FEB-19 07:00:00 to 22-FEB-19 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall began the morning of the February 22nd and continued into the early evening. Green Valley, Vail, and Corona de Tucson reported 3-7 of snow. There was an accident on I-10 eastbound near Vail. There were also multiple accidents along I-19 including a rollover near Duval Mine Road. Snow fell in the city of Tucson for several hours, with visibility reduced to less than a mile at times. While several inches of snow accumulated on non-paved surfaces, city streets remained wet or saw light slush accumulations.

Winter Storm in SOUTHEAST PINAL COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 21-FEB-19 23:00:00 to 22-FEB-19 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall began late in the evening of the February 21st and continued into the 22nd. The Oracle area recorded 11-13 inches of snow by the evening of February 22 with multiple road closures and minor accidents also reported.

Winter Storm in UPPER SANTA CRUZ RIVER AND ALTAR VALLEYS, ARIZONA
From 22-FEB-19 06:00:00 to 22-FEB-19 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Six to seven inches of snow fell in Patagonia, causing downed tree branches and power lines, and a loss of power for several hours. Snow reports in the Rio Rico area ranged from 2 to 5 inches.

Winter Storm in UPPER SAN PEDRO RIVER VALLEY, ARIZONA
From 21-FEB-19 23:00:00 to 22-FEB-19 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall began late in the evening February 21st and continued into the 22nd. Sonoita received 10, Elgin 9, Sierra Vista 3-4, and Huachuca City 4. There were reports of multiple road closures in Sierra Vista and a crash on I-10 about 7 miles east of Benson which the east-bound closed lanes of I-10 for a couple of hours.

Winter Storm in GALIURO AND PINALENO MOUNTAINS, ARIZONA
From 21-FEB-19 05:00:00 to 22-FEB-19 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall began the morning of February 21st and continued into the 22nd. By the evening of February 21 estimated snowfall totals in the Pinaleno Mountains above 5000 feet were one foot or greater.

Winter Storm in DRAGOON/MULE/HUACHUCA AND SANTA RITA MOUNTAINS, ARIZONA
From 21-FEB-19 05:00:00 to 22-FEB-19 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall began the morning of the February 21st and continued into the 22nd. By the morning of February 22 estimated snowfall totals in the Santa Rita, Huachuca, Mule, and Dragoon Mountains above 5000 feet were one foot or greater.

Winter Storm in BABOQUIVARI MOUNTAINS, ARIZONA
From 21-FEB-19 05:00:00 to 22-FEB-19 19:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall began the morning of the February 21st and continued into the 22nd. By the evening of February 21 estimated snowfall totals in the Baboquivari Mountains above 5000 feet were one foot or greater.

Winter Storm in CHIRICAHUA MOUNTAINS, ARIZONA
From 21-FEB-19 17:00:00 to 22-FEB-19 20:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall began in the early evening of February 21st and continued into the 22nd. By the afternoon of February 22 estimated snowfall totals in the Chiricahua Mountains above 5000 feet were one foot or greater.