Weather warning, Central-to-North Arizona is immersed in a blizzard.
Given the way such storms build up more punch by the time they reach the central US and the EAST Coast, better put in some food and water reserves.
For amusement, ctrl-f "Snow or Ice" on the following VERY RARE Arizona conditions...
*** Interstate 17 *** Event Id 343499 Location On Interstate 17, NS-bound from mile post 299.0, at SR 179 to mile post 339.0, 1.0 miles South of I 40 Duration January 20 from 7:43 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Description Snow or Ice reported on roadway Restrictions Public Notes *** Interstate 40 *** Event Id 343544 Location On Interstate 40, EW-bound from mile post 185.90, 4.20 miles East of PARKS REST AREAS to mile post 225.0, 5.30 miles West of TWO GUNS Duration January 20 from 11:52 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Description Snow or Ice reported on roadway Restrictions Public Notes *** State Route 61 *** Event Id 343483 Location On State Route 61, NS-bound from mile post 352.88, at US-60 to mile post 430.30, at New Mexico State Line Duration from Wed, 20 Jan 2010 6:00 AM to Fri, 22 Jan 2010 6:00 PM Description Snow or Ice reported on roadway Restrictions Public Notes *** State Route 64 *** Event Id 343513 Location On State Route 64, EW-bound from mile post 186.0, 0.50 miles East of WILLIAMS to mile post 241.60, at GRAND CANYON Duration January 20 from 8:47 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Description Snow or Ice reported on roadway Restrictions Public Notes *** State Route 73 *** Event Id 343371 Location On State Route 73, NS-bound from mile post 326.0, 8.60 miles South of FORT APACHE to mile post 357.70, at U S 260 Duration from Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:44 PM to Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:00 AM Description Snow or Ice reported on roadway Restrictions Public Notes *** State Route 87 *** Event Id 343178 Location On State Route 87, NS-bound from mile post 277.0, 9.19 miles North of PINE to mile post 290.39, 0.50 miles North of CLINTS WELL Duration from Tue, 19 Jan 2010 8:23 AM to Thu, 21 Jan 2010 8:00 AM Description Snow or Ice reported on roadway Restrictions Public Notes Light to heavy snowfall; 15" new snow (27" total); roads snowpacked and icy; be prepared for hazardous winter driving conditions. Check local weather stations for updates on impending storms. *** State Route 238 *** Event Id 343374 Location On State Route 238, West-bound from mile post 34.0, 3.80 miles East of MOBILE Duration from Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:54 PM to Wed, 20 Jan 2010 3:30 PM Description closed due to flooding Restrictions Public Notes *** State Route 260 *** Event Id 343156 Location On State Route 260, EW-bound from mile post 348.10, 0.90 miles West of LAKESIDE to mile post 357.70, 0.20 miles East of SR 73 Duration from Tue, 19 Jan 2010 1:00 PM to Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:00 AM Description Snow or Ice reported on roadway Restrictions Public Notes Event Id 343157 Location On State Route 260, EW-bound from mile post 357.70, 0.20 miles East of SR 73 to mile post 377.46, at SR 273 Duration from Tue, 19 Jan 2010 1:00 PM to Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:00 AM Description Snow or Ice reported on roadway Restrictions Public Notes Event Id 343179 Location On State Route 260, EW-bound from mile post 277.0, 23.20 miles East of PAYSON to mile post 302.70, 2.90 miles West of SR 277 Duration from Tue, 19 Jan 2010 8:25 AM to Thu, 21 Jan 2010 8:00 AM Description Snow or Ice reported on roadway Restrictions Public Notes Light to heavy snowfall; 14" new snow (26"total); roads snowpacked and icy; be prepared for hazardous winter driving conditions. Check local weather stations for updates on impending storms. Event Id 343155 Location On State Route 260, EW-bound from mile post 341.60, 1.40 miles West of SHOW LOW to mile post 348.10, 0.90 miles West of LAKESIDE Duration from Tue, 19 Jan 2010 1:00 PM to Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:00 AM Description Snow or Ice reported on roadway Restrictions Public Notes Event Id 343154 Location On State Route 260, EW-bound from mile post 326.0, 1.0 miles West of PINEDALE to mile post 340.10, at U S 60 Duration from Tue, 19 Jan 2010 1:00 PM to Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:00 AM Description Snow or Ice reported on roadway Restrictions Public Notes Event Id 343153 Location On State Route 260, EW-bound from mile post 302.70, 2.90 miles West of SR 277 to mile post 326.0, 1.0 miles West of PINEDALE Duration from Tue, 19 Jan 2010 1:00 PM to Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:00 AM Description Snow or Ice reported on roadway Restrictions Public Notes low visibility. Event Id 343112 Location On State Route 260, EW-bound from mile post 377.40, at SR 273 to mile post 398.70, at U S 180 Duration from Tue, 19 Jan 2010 6:00 AM to Thu, 21 Jan 2010 8:00 PM Description Snow or Ice reported on roadway Restrictions Public Notes Blowing and drifting snow. *** State Route 261 *** Event Id 337398 Location On State Route 261, NS-bound from mile post 395.0, 0.60 miles North of SR 273 to mile post 407.90, 4.50 miles South of SR 260 Duration from Sun, 6 Dec 2009 11:00 AM to Mon, 3 May 2010 1:00 PM Description closed Restrictions Public Notes This route is closed for the winter season, it will be reopened May 2010. Daytime Buss Ph: 928-333-4495 *** State Route 264 *** Event Id 343509 Location On State Route 264, EW-bound from mile post 447.60, 0.70 miles East of US-191 South to mile post 476.0, at New Mexico State Line Duration January 20 from 8:35 A.M. to 12:35 P.M. Description Snow or Ice reported on roadway Restrictions Public Notes *** State Route 273 *** Event Id 337399 Location On State Route 273, NS-bound from mile post 382.90, 1.50 miles South of SUNRISE SKI AREA to mile post 396.90, at END SR 273 Duration from Sun, 6 Dec 2009 11:00 AM to Mon, 3 May 2010 1:00 PM Description closed Restrictions Public Notes This route is closed for the winter season, it will be reopened May 2010 Daytime Buss Ph: 928-333-4495 Event Id 343113 Location On State Route 273, NS-bound from mile post 378.0, 0.50 miles South of SR 260 to mile post 382.90, 1.50 miles South of SUNRISE SKI AREA Duration from Tue, 19 Jan 2010 6:00 AM to Thu, 21 Jan 2010 8:00 PM Description Snow or Ice reported on roadway Restrictions Public Notes *** State Route 277 *** Event Id 343158 Location On State Route 277, NS-bound from mile post 306.0, 0.30 miles North of SR 260 to mile post 336.40, at SR 77 Duration from Tue, 19 Jan 2010 1:00 PM to Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:00 AM Description Snow or Ice reported on roadway Restrictions Public Notes Low visibility. *** State Route 288 *** Event Id 343005 Location On State Route 288, EW-bound from mile post 274.0, 3.0 miles West of Pocket Creek to mile post 305.0, 3.30 miles West of Young Post Office Duration from Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:38 AM to Sun, 24 Jan 2010 10:00 AM Description chains or four wheel drive required Restrictions Public Notes Snow Tires of Chains Required *** State Route 366 *** Event Id 334582 Location On State Route 366, EW-bound from mile post 136.19, 0.40 miles East of SHANNON FOREST ROAD Duration from Sun, 15 Nov 2009 7:18 AM to Thu, 15 Apr 2010 9:18 AM Description closed Restrictions Public Notes Closed for Winter. No traffic past end of paved road. Daytime Buss Ph: 928-428-4735 *** State Route 373 *** Event Id 343463 Location On State Route 373, NS-bound from mile post 386.0, 0.40 miles North of SR 260 to mile post 390.21, at GREER Duration from Wed, 20 Jan 2010 5:00 AM to Thu, 21 Jan 2010 8:00 PM Description Snow or Ice reported on roadway Restrictions Public Notes *** State Route 473 *** Event Id 336647 Location On State Route 473, NS-bound from mile post 0.0, at SR 260 to mile post 9.90, at END SR 473 Duration from Mon, 30 Nov 2009 3:25 PM to Fri, 7 May 2010 5:25 PM Description closed Restrictions Public Notes Road closed for winter. Will reopened late April or early May. Daytime Buss Ph: 928-369-3288 *** State Route Alternate 89 *** Event Id 343530 Location On State Route Alternate 89, NS-bound from mile post 390.0, 8.40 miles South of FLAGSTAFF to mile post 398.0, 0.40 miles South of FLAGSTAFF Duration January 20 from 9:55 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Description Snow or Ice reported on roadway Restrictions Public Notes *** State Route Alternate 180 *** Event Id 343486 Location On State Route Alternate 180, EW-bound from mile post 343.10, 0.10 miles East of US 180 to mile post 354.27, at State Route 61 Duration from Wed, 20 Jan 2010 6:00 AM to Fri, 22 Jan 2010 6:00 PM Description Snow or Ice reported on roadway Restrictions Public Notes *** US Highway 60 *** Event Id 343150 Location On US Highway 60, EW-bound from mile post 329.0, 7.70 miles West of Showlow to mile post 342.0, 1.80 miles West of Showlow Duration from Tue, 19 Jan 2010 1:00 PM to Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:00 AM Description Snow or Ice reported on roadway Restrictions Public Notes Event Id 343148 Location On US Highway 60, EW-bound from mile post 318.0, at State Route 73 to mile post 329.0, 7.70 miles West of Showlow Duration from Tue, 19 Jan 2010 1:00 PM to Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:00 AM Description Snow or Ice reported on roadway Restrictions Public Notes Event Id 343151 Location On US Highway 60, EW-bound from mile post 342.0, 1.80 miles West of Showlow to mile post 353.0, 0.10 miles East of SR 61 Duration from Tue, 19 Jan 2010 1:00 PM to Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:00 AM Description Snow or Ice reported on roadway Restrictions Public Notes Event Id 343464 Location On US Highway 60, EW-bound from mile post 353.0, 0.10 miles East of SR 61 to mile post 401.90, at New Mexico State Line Duration from Wed, 20 Jan 2010 5:00 AM to Thu, 21 Jan 2010 8:00 PM Description Snow or Ice reported on roadway Restrictions Public Notes *** US Highway 89 *** Event Id 343505 Location On US Highway 89, NS-bound from mile post 419.0, 0.60 miles North of FLAGSTAFF to mile post 441.0, 10.60 miles North of SUNSET CRATER RD Duration January 20 from 8:27 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Description Snow or Ice reported on roadway Restrictions Public Notes *** US Highway 180 *** Event Id 343487 Location On US Highway 180, EW-bound from mile post 324.83, at Petrified Forest Rd to mile post 394.35, 0.40 miles East of Hooper Ranch Rd Duration from Wed, 20 Jan 2010 6:00 AM to Fri, 22 Jan 2010 6:00 PM Description Snow or Ice reported on roadway Restrictions Public Notes Event Id 343465 Location On US Highway 180, EW-bound from mile post 400.60, 0.10 miles East of US-60 / Main St to mile post 433.20, at New Mexico State Line Duration from Wed, 20 Jan 2010 5:00 AM to Thu, 21 Jan 2010 8:00 PM Description Snow or Ice reported on roadway Restrictions Public Notes *** US Highway 191 *** Event Id 343533 Location On US Highway 191, NS-bound from mile post 168.0, 4.9 miles North of Coronado Blvd / East Bridge St to mile post 232.0, 0.10 miles South of Hannagan Meadow Duration from Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:17 AM to Thu, 21 Jan 2010 6:10 AM Description Snow or Ice reported on roadway Restrictions Public Notes road is snow packed and icy Event Id 343116 Location On US Highway 191, NS-bound from mile post 225.0, at FH084 to mile post 257.39, 3.70 miles North of US-180 Duration from Tue, 19 Jan 2010 6:00 AM to Fri, 22 Jan 2010 8:00 AM Description Snow or Ice reported on roadway Restrictions Public Notes Event Id 343488 Location On US Highway 191, NS-bound from mile post 315.55, at US-180 / White Mountain Dr to mile post 344.62, at SR-61 Duration from Wed, 20 Jan 2010 6:00 AM to Fri, 22 Jan 2010 6:00 PM Description Snow or Ice reported on roadway Restrictions Public Notes *** US Highway Alternate 89 *** Event Id 343468 Location On US Highway Alternate 89, NS-bound from mile post 566.0, 3.20 miles North of HOUSE ROCK to mile post 600.0, 9.10 miles South of JUNCTION SR 389 WEST Duration January 20 from 6:05 A.M. to 2:05 P.M. Description Snow or Ice reported on roadway Restrictions Public Notes snow and or ice on roadway Daytime Buss Ph: 928-643-7380 ...Jim Thompson