First alert for cold temperatures in central Arizona

PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) – We have now a First Alert for Monday night time into Tuesday morning as a result of chilly temperatures we expect. Widespread freezing circumstances are potential, and it may very well be the coldest night time of the yr, primarily south and east of the Valley.  A Freeze Watch has been issued for a big majority of the Valley and into Pinal County. 

A storm system will transfer by way of the area this afternoon into Monday. We will anticipate gusty north winds throughout southwestern Arizona, the place gusts may attain 55 mph. In regard to rain and snow, A Winter Climate Advisory has been issued for northern and jap Arizona. Moisture may drift south into the decrease deserts. With cool morning temperatures, some fashions are hinting it may very well be cool sufficient for precipitation to fall as a rain/snow combine simply north of Phoenix. This storm may drop 4-8 inches of snow in areas above 5500 ft, like Flagstaff and Pinetop, and 1-3″ beneath 5500 ft in areas like Heber and Williams. Monday will probably be a chilly one, with most areas throughout the Valley struggling to make it into the 50-degree territory.

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