An anomalously intense low pressure system for February caused very strong winds across southeast Arizona resulting in damage such as roof damage, downed trees, power poles and communication antennas. The Tucson International Airport recorded its strongest February wind gust (51 MPH) in at least the past 50 years. Elsewhere, especially across Cochise, Santa Cruz, Graham and Greenlee Counties, wind gusts in excess of 60 mph were common in valleys with gusts higher than 70 mph at higher elevations. A 92 mph gust was recorded at the Guthrie RAWS. The combination of the strong winds and snow (6 to 12 in the mountains) resulted in blizzard-like conditions at times above 7000 feet.

Winter Storm in WHITE MOUNTAINS OF GRAHAM AND GREENLEE COUNTIES, ARIZONA
From 22-FEB-23 00:00:00 to 22-FEB-23 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: SNOTEL

Wind gusts in excess of 60 mph were common across the White Mountains along with a storm total of 6 to 12 inches of snow with blizzard-like conditions at times. Portions of Highway 191 were closed.

High Wind in UPPER SANTA CRUZ RIVER AND ALTAR VALLEYS, ARIZONA
From 22-FEB-23 09:30:00 to 22-FEB-23 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A peak wind gust of 62 mph was recorded at a private weather station at 4000 ft MSL near Patagonia at 1030MST and the KOLS Nogales ASOS measured a peak gust to 59 mph at 1053MST.

Strong Wind in TUCSON METRO AREA, ARIZONA
From 22-FEB-23 06:00:00 to 22-FEB-23 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Strong winds downed power lines near Interstate 19 and Pima Mine Road south of Tucson, causing a closure of the northbound lanes for more than 2 hours.

Winter Storm in GALIURO AND PINALENO MOUNTAINS, ARIZONA
From 22-FEB-23 00:00:00 to 22-FEB-23 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Wind gusts in excess of 60 mph were common across the Gailuro Mountains including Mount Graham along with a storm total of 6 to 12 inches of snow with blizzard-like conditions at times. Route 366 was closed.

Winter Storm in SANTA CATALINA AND RINCON MOUNTAINS, ARIZONA
From 22-FEB-23 00:00:00 to 22-FEB-23 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Wind gusts in excess of 60 mph were common across the Santa Catalina Mountains along with a storm total of 12 to 14 inches of snow with blizzard-like conditions at times. Several trees and power poles were down on Mt, Lemmon prompting Ski Valley to close down their slopes the following day to assess repairs.

High Wind in SOUTHEAST PINAL COUNTY, ARIZONA
From 22-FEB-23 07:00:00 to 22-FEB-23 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

A peak wind gust of 61 mph was recorded at Horse Camp Canyon RAWS at 1002MST.

High Wind in UPPER GILA RIVER AND ARAVAIPA VALLEYS, ARIZONA
From 22-FEB-23 04:00:00 to 22-FEB-23 13:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 80.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Guthrie RAWS at 6300 ft MSL recorded several gusts higher than 65 mph and a peak gust of 92 mph at 1203MST.  A portable RAWS at 4800 ft MSL near the Galiuro Mountains recorded a gust to 65 mph at 1128MST.

High Wind in UPPER SAN PEDRO RIVER VALLEY, ARIZONA
From 22-FEB-23 02:30:00 to 22-FEB-23 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Several trees were uprooted in Sierra Vista where at least one home sustained moderate roof damage. Winds peeled shingles off a garage near Benson. A peak wind gust of 68 mph was recorded at KALK Pioneer Airfield ASOS at 1006MST and 64 mph at KFHU Libby Field ASOS at 1009MST. Sustained winds between 40 and 45 mph were measured at KALK and KFHU ASOS locations.

High Wind in EASTERN COCHISE COUNTY BELOW 5000 FEET, ARIZONA
From 22-FEB-23 10:00:00 to 22-FEB-23 13:30:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Sustained winds between 40 and 45 mph were recorded at several DOT weather stations along I-10 with a peak gust of 70 mph measured at San Simon at 1133MST. Blowing dust reduced visibilities to less than a quarter mile at times. KDUG ASOS near Douglas recorded a peak wind gust of 63 mph at 1337MST. At a farm near Willcox, winds pulled a large, anchored canopy tent out of the ground, destroying it and damaging a nearby house deck to which it was fastened. Winds downed power lines in the Sunizona area.

Strong Wind in TOHONO O ODHAM NATION, ARIZONA
From 22-FEB-23 06:00:00 to 22-FEB-23 10:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong winds downed a tree in Sells. The tree fell on a house causing minor damage.

High Wind in CHIRICAHUA MOUNTAINS, ARIZONA
From 22-FEB-23 10:00:00 to 22-FEB-23 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A Desert Research Institute station at 6800 ft MSL in the Chiricahua Mountains measured a gust to 65 mph at 1020MST and 66 mph at 1410MST.

High Wind in DRAGOON/MULE/HUACHUCA AND SANTA RITA MOUNTAINS, ARIZONA
From 22-FEB-23 06:30:00 to 22-FEB-23 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

High winds bent and downed a commercial radio communication tower 90 degrees at Juniper Flats (7700 ft MSL) in the Mule Mountains. A weather station at about 5400 ft MSL near Bisbee measured a peak gust of 71 mph at 1048MST.