A relatively strong and cold weather system impacted southeast Arizona New Year's Eve through January 2nd.  This storm resulted in heavy snow across area mountain ranges through New Year's Day, especially over 7000 feet in elevation with some locations receiving over a foot of snow. Heavy snow shifted to the lower elevations south and east of Tucson overnight on January 1st and on January 2nd. Snow levels dropped to 2500 feet and snow reports ranged from 2 to 7 inches on the valley floors.

Winter Storm in WHITE MOUNTAINS OF GRAHAM AND GREENLEE COUNTIES, ARIZONA
From 01-JAN-19 00:00:00 to 01-JAN-19 13:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Accumulating snow began on the afternoon of December 31. By the morning of January 1 estimated snowfall totals in the White Mountains above 7000 feet were one foot or greater.

Winter Storm in UPPER SAN PEDRO RIVER VALLEY, ARIZONA
From 02-JAN-19 01:00:00 to 02-JAN-19 13:40:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall began early in the morning January 2nd. Sierra Vista recorded 3 inches, Benson recorded 3-4 inches, and Huachuca City recorded 3 inches. Several minor accidents were reported.

Winter Storm in GALIURO AND PINALENO MOUNTAINS, ARIZONA
From 01-JAN-19 00:00:00 to 01-JAN-19 13:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Accumulating snow began on the afternoon of December 31. By the morning of January 1 estimated snowfall totals in the Pinaleno Mountains above 7000 feet were one foot or greater.

Winter Storm in TUCSON METRO AREA, ARIZONA
From 02-JAN-19 01:00:00 to 02-JAN-19 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Heavy snow fell during the early morning hours of January 2nd in Santa Cruz and far southeast sections of Pima County.  Snow reports were generally in the 2 to 5 inch range in Vail, Corona De Tucson, Rio Rico, Nogales and Patagonia.  However an isolated report of 6 inches was received from Nogales and Kino Springs reported 7 inches. State Route 82 was closed between the Nogales Airport and Patagonia after several vehicles became stuck in the snow, including a jackknifed semi truck.

Winter Storm in DRAGOON/MULE/HUACHUCA AND SANTA RITA MOUNTAINS, ARIZONA
From 01-JAN-19 13:30:00 to 02-JAN-19 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Accumulating snow began in the afternoon of January 1 and continued into the afternoon of January 2. By the morning of January 2 the Canelo area had received 4 inches of snow.

Winter Storm in CHIRICAHUA MOUNTAINS, ARIZONA
From 01-JAN-19 04:00:00 to 02-JAN-19 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Accumulating snow began early in the morning of January 1. By the morning of January 2 estimated snowfall totals in the Chiricahua Mountains above 7000 feet were one foot or greater.

Winter Storm in SANTA CATALINA AND RINCON MOUNTAINS, ARIZONA
From 01-JAN-19 00:00:00 to 01-JAN-19 10:30:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Accumulating snow began on the afternoon of December 31. By the morning of January 1 estimated snowfall totals in the Catalina and Rincon Mountains above 7000 feet were one foot or greater.

Winter Storm in EASTERN COCHISE COUNTY BELOW 5000 FEET, ARIZONA
From 01-JAN-19 13:30:00 to 02-JAN-19 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall began the afternoon of January 1. 3 inches of snow was common across the area with Willcox reporting 4 inches, Portal 7 inches, Douglas 3 inches, and Paradise 3 inches. There were also reports of accidents on I-10 involving cars or semi's sliding off the road as well as minor crashes.

Winter Storm in UPPER GILA RIVER AND ARAVAIPA VALLEYS, ARIZONA
From 01-JAN-19 13:30:00 to 02-JAN-19 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snowfall began the afternoon of January 1st and continued into the afternoon of January 2nd. Safford reported 3 inches and Klondike reported 5.5 inches of snow. The snow caused several accidents on Highway 70 between Bylas and San Carlos and was eventually closed.

Winter Storm in UPPER SANTA CRUZ RIVER AND ALTAR VALLEYS, ARIZONA
From 02-JAN-19 01:00:00 to 02-JAN-19 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Heavy snow fell during the early morning hours of January 2nd in Santa Cruz and far southeast sections of Pima County.  Snow reports were generally in the 2 to 5 inch range in Vail, Corona De Tucson, Rio Rico, Nogales and Patagonia.  However an isolated report of 6 inches was received from Nogales and Kino Springs reported 7 inches. State Route 82 was closed between the Nogales Airport and Patagonia after several vehicles became stuck in the snow, including a jackknifed semi truck.