The Calm Before the Storms: A Tension-Building Prelude

PHOENIX — An unsettled weather pattern is set to impact Arizona this week, bringing rain and possibly snow to various regions.

Monday starts off with sunny skies over the Valley, where temperatures are expected to climb into the mid-80s. However, a new Pacific weather system will arrive by Tuesday night.

Residents can anticipate widespread rain after dark on Tuesday, continuing into the early hours of Wednesday. This fast-moving system will also bring snow levels up to about 6,000 feet, likely resulting in minor accumulations near Flagstaff and 1-2 inches in the White Mountains.

Following a brief respite late Wednesday, a stronger storm system will move into the area by Thursday. Thursday has been designated as a Weather Impact Alert Day.

On this day, Valley residents should prepare for wet and windy conditions, with snow levels dropping to 4,000 feet in mountainous areas. Further details regarding the timing, snow amounts, and overall impacts of this storm will be provided as the date approaches.

The seven-day forecast indicates a significant drop in temperatures and varying conditions:

MONDAY: 84/55 Sunny & warmer

TUESDAY: 78/56 Showers after dark, a little cooler

WEDNESDAY: 72/54 Partly cloudy, slight chance of early morning showers

THURSDAY: 66/46 Weather Impact Alert Day, scattered showers, windy

FRIDAY: 62/47 Clearing & cool

SATURDAY: 67/49 Mostly sunny

SUNDAY: 76/52 Partly cloudy

Throughout the year, Arizona experiences a range of severe weather phenomena, from thunderstorms to floods. Residents can find video compilations of past events across the Grand Canyon State on our platform.

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