video by 12 News
Takeaways:
• A significant winter weather system is expected to bring heavy rain and snow to Arizona, starting Tuesday afternoon and continuing into the weekend.
• A winter storm warning is in effect from Tuesday afternoon to Wednesday night for areas above 6,000 feet, with 12-24 inches of snow expected above 7,000 feet.
• A Flood Watch has been issued for the lower deserts and all of western Arizona, with the Valley anticipating 0.5 to 1 inch of rainfall, and some areas possibly receiving over 1 inch.
• The WM Phoenix Open may be affected by the poor weather conditions, although no cancellations have been announced at the time of the report.
• The National Weather Service advises staying updated on the storm’s progress, and 12News provides resources such as an interactive radar and traffic conditions map.
References:
[1] Live weather updates: Stormy weather expected to continue into weekend. Link
[2] The Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: Las Vegas, Phoenix under threat of flash flooding on Tuesday. Link