Winter Storm Warning for Arizona

It finally started drizzling around noon today, with heavier showers now. This is the first storm we actually got this week; the other two storms blew past this part of Arizona.
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Published: 12.26.2008
Winter storm warnings issued for Arizona
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
PHOENIX — Much of northern and southeastern Arizona were under winter storm warnings on Friday as a powerful storm moved across the state.
The National Weather Service said its winter storm warning was posted until 12 p.m. Friday for elevations above 5,000 feet an until 4 p.m. for areas above 5,500 feet. Meteorologists in Tucson said the storm will bring heavy snow to areas above 5,000 feet through Friday afternoon.
Four to 8 inches of snow was predicted for elevations from 5,500 to 6,500 feet and 7 to 13 inches was predicted above 6,500 feet.
Forecasters said snow levels on Friday could be as low as 2,500 feet, although most accumulating snow will still remain above 5,000 feet.
A strong cold front located across northwestern Arizona was poised to push eastward across the state.
The National Weather Service said snow levels will fall rapidly overnight as the colder air moves into Arizona with widespread moderate to heavy snow falling across the warning area.
The weather service said up to 3 inches of snow could fall in southern Gila County above 3,500 feet. Several inches were expected in the Globe and Miami areas.
Travel in the state’s higher elevations is discouraged, with snow and icy conditions reported in the Flagstaff area, although Interstate 40 is open. Similar conditions are reported in Show Low and higher elevation highways east of Globe.
http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/hourlyupdate/273343