Winter Weather Warnings / Watches / Advisories Issued by NWS Tucson, AZ
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WWUS45 KTWC 232131
WSWTWC
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Tucson AZ
231 PM MST Sat Mar 23 2024
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White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties-
Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains-Chiricahua Mountains-
Catalina and Rincon Mountains-
Including the cities of Hannagan Meadow, Mount Graham,
Mount Lemmon, and Summerhaven
231 PM MST Sat Mar 23 2024
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 PM MST SUNDAY ABOVE 7000 FEET...
* WHAT...Snow expected above 7000 feet. Total snow accumulations of
4 to 12 inches with the highest amounts at the peaks. Winds gusting
as high as 60 mph.
* WHERE...White Mountains of Graham and Greenlee Counties, Galiuro
and Pinaleno Mountains, Chiricahua Mountains and Catalina and
Rincon Mountains.
* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 10 PM MST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Strong winds could cause
tree damage. Rapidly dropping temperatures during the pre-dawn
hours could result in rapid ice formation at higher elevations,
generally above 6,000 ft.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Some locations may not receive Advisory level
snowfall, however many locations will and when combined with the
expected strong winds and rapidly falling temperatures the Winter
Weather Advisory was considered prudent.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
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