According to the Arizona Weatherman, the longwave troughing pattern persists over Arizona from Thursday, 3 Apr to Saturday, 5 Apr 2025. It begins to exit eastward on Saturday. What does this mean for the weather in the state in the next few days? Well, some snow above 6,000 feet, rain showers below, and very isolated thunderstorms in the north. Let’s break this down with more specifics.
The longwave trough is expected to extend southward into Mexico over the next few days, bringing some weather to the state. On Thursday, the bulk of the moisture remains on the Mogollon Rim; some isolated showers may reach Tucson, but not a significant amount. Expect snow to impact Flagstaff, Williams, Grand Canyon, and Show Low. Most locations below 6,000 feet should expect rain showers. Some very isolated thunderstorms are possible, most likely in Yavapai, Coconino, and Mohave Counties. Precipitation levels are not expected to be significant, but snow accumulation is anticipated at elevations above 6,000 feet.…