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The Republic
Ready for snow yet? Like it or not, winter is fast approaching, and with it, plenty of snowfall and cold temperatures in Arizona’s coldest regions.
This fall, statewide temperatures are expected to be near- to above-normal, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac.
But in areas that normally receive snowfall, such as Flagstaff, Pinetop, Bisbee and Grand Canyon Village, this winter is expected to bring a sizable dose of snow and cold weather.
Here’s what the Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts the weather will be like, including snow, rain and temperatures, to expect across the Grand Canyon State during the winter of 2024.
When is the first day of winter 2024?
This year, the first day of winter is Saturday, Dec. 21.
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What will winter weather be like in Arizona?
The Old Farmer’s Almanac has predicted statewide temperatures will be colder than normal throughout the winter.
It predicts that the coldest periods will be in mid-November, mid- to late December and early February.
How much snow will northern Arizona see this winter?
While the Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts drier-than-average winter conditions for the rest of the country, it predicts northern Arizona will have a snowy winter.
The area known as the “Intermountain” region, which includes Flagstaff, Pinetop and Grand Canyon Village, is predicted to receive average and above-average precipitation and snowfall.
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How cold will winter be in northern Arizona?
Though the Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts above-average snowfall for northern Arizona, temperatures are not expected to be too frigid.
In fact, the Almanac predicts temperatures will be above normal.
This is when it will snow the most in northern Arizona
The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts the snowiest periods for northern Arizona will be in mid-November, early and late January and mid-March.
How does the Old Farmer’s Almanac make predictions?
The Old Farmer’s Almanac bases its predictions on a comparison of solar activity and weather patterns, according to its website.
The almanac explains that its forecasts draw on various academic fields, including solar science, climatology and meteorology.
It also notes that its current weather forecasting method is a modern adaptation of a formula developed by the almanac’s founder, Robert B. Thomas, in 1792.
How accurate are the Old Farmer’s Almanac’s predictions?
The Old Farmer’s Almanac, distinct from the Farmers’ Almanac, claims an 80% accuracy rate for its weather predictions.
However, in a report evaluating last winter’s forecasts, the almanac reported an overall accuracy rate of 64% for the season. The publication attributed the lower accuracy to “abnormal recent weather patterns.”
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Arizona
Warmer temps increase rattlesnake risks: Arizona Game and Fish
PHOENIX – Officials with the Arizona Game and Fish Department said unseasonably warm temperatures in the state will increase risks for rattlesnake encounters.
What they’re saying:
In a statement released on Feb. 27, the agency said while rattlesnakes are most active in desert areas from March through October, they “may appear earlier in the year as warming temperatures bring them out of winter hibernation.”
“During the spring, it’s common for rattlesnakes to be out during daylight hours,” read a portion of the statement. “As the days become increasingly hot, rattlesnakes tend to move around more at night.”
What you can do:
Officials said there are things people can do to keep themselves safe, including:
- Step back and let a rattlesnake move away if you see one on a trail
- Be mindful of where you place your feet and hands, because rattlesnakes can easily blend in with their surroundings
- Carry a flashlight at night, especially on warmer nights when rattlesnakes can be most active
- Clean up yard debris and reduce standing water near homes, in order to avoid attracting rattlesnakes
- Stay on marked trails, as rattlesnakes encounters are more likely to occur when a person leaves a marked trail
Game and Fish officials said people should do the following if someone was bitten by a rattlesnake:
- Remain calm
- Reassure the victim
- Call 911 and seek medical attention without delay
- Remove all jewelry and watches from the affected area
- Immobilize the extremity, and keep it below the heart
- Decrease total body activity, as feasible
The Source: Information for this article was gathered from a statement released by the Arizona Department of Game and Fish.
Arizona
Idaho 78-58 Northern Arizona (Feb 26, 2026) Game Recap – ESPN
MOSCOW, Idaho — — Jackson Rasmussen had 19 points in Idaho’s 78-58 win over Northern Arizona on Thursday.
Rasmussen also had seven rebounds for the Vandals (16-13, 8-8 Big Sky Conference). Isaiah Brickner scored 15 points while shooting 6 of 11 from the field and 2 for 4 from the line. Jack Payne shot 4 for 5 from beyond the arc to finish with 12 points.
Diego Campisano finished with 11 points for the Lumberjacks (10-19, 4-12). Chris Komin added 11 points for Northern Arizona. Karl Markus Poom also had 10 points.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Arizona
Former Arizona town employee sentenced in COVID-19 relief, embezzlement case
PARKER, AZ (AZFamily) — A former employee of a western Arizona town has learned her fate after being convicted in connection with COVID-19 relief fraud and embezzlement.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said Thursday that Jennifer Elizabeth Alcaida, 50, a former office specialist for the Town of Parker, was sentenced by a Mohave County Superior Court judge to three and a half years in prison.
According to court records, between July and Sept. 2021, Alcaida took a total of $173,295.54 by writing unauthorized checks from town accounts, keeping cash she was required to deposit, and making personal purchases on a town-issued credit card.
Records also show she received more than $20,000 from the federal Paycheck Protection Program through the U.S. Small Business Administration after claiming the funds were needed to cover payroll for a personal business that did not exist.
Alcaida pleaded guilty Jan. 6 to felony charges of fraudulent schemes and theft. After her prison term, she will serve seven years of probation and has been ordered to pay $194,128.54 in restitution.
“This case is a clear example of someone who abused the public’s trust for personal gain,” Mayes said in a written statement. “Arizonans deserve to know that those who steal from their communities will be held accountable, and this sentence reflects exactly that.”
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