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The National Weather Service says Flagstaff can expect the heaviest snowfall
between 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday.The winter storm warning includes nearly a foot of snow for Flagstaff starting around 11 a.m. and winds blowing 20 to 25 mph, with gusts up to 36 mph. To the east of Flagstaff along Interstate 40 to the New Mexico border, winds will blow 45 to 55 mph. Travel will be extremely hazardous in the afternoon and evening and should be avoided if possible.
Snow could fall down to 3,000 feet as temperatures plummet by evening before tapering off Christmas morning. Doney Park can expect 5 to 9 inches of snow, Williams 7 to 11.The high temperature Sunday will be just 28 degrees in Flagstaff and the overnight low 8 degrees.
Areas above 8,000 feet could see up to 20 inches of snow, prompting the Coconino National Forest to close most forest roads for the winter. Check its website for full details.
Friday 5 p.m. update: Hazardous travel warning issued for Saturday in Flagstaff region
The National Weather Service is warning of hazardous travel conditions amid blowing, heavy snow across much of northern Arizona Saturday afternoon and evening.
Comment: There are also a countless numbers of road closures in Syria due to snow accumulation.