Arizona is currently experiencing a late-season winter storm, bringing scattered showers and the potential for thunderstorms across the state. Southcentral Arizona, including the Valley, anticipates rain with localized accumulations. The National Weather Service in Phoenix forecasts a 30-50% chance of rain this afternoon, increasing tomorrow with the lower deserts expecting 0.10-0.25 inches of rain. Up to 12 inches of snow could accumulate in some parts of Arizona into the weekend. The eastern portion of the forecast area is seeing an increase in rainfall coverage, with light showers expected to continue moving north with minimal accumulations. The Valley is on alert for light rain tonight and more measurable amounts on Friday, including the possibility of thunderstorms and hail, specifically from 11am to 4 pm. The possibility of isolated thunderstorms tomorrow afternoon and pea-sized hail in certain areas like Chandler is also highlighted. Rainfall totals from across the area have been mapped, indicating the extent of the storm's impact, including stray thunderstorms.
Aside from a couple areas of lingering showers, most of the rainfall has come to an end for the evening. Here's a map of the rainfall totals from across the area today. #azwx #cawx https://t.co/AUvFm7FZRI
A cut-off low will still be able to produce scattered showers & snow flurries across the state over the weekend. Some nice rain amounts across the Valley on this Friday! A chilly Saturday morning ahead! More: https://t.co/OoHaNrBI8i @RoyalNorman @seanontv https://t.co/CBPIdXfMAt
"Arizona snow and rain to dissipate into the weekend. Here's what to expect." (via @azcentral) https://t.co/232c6YGWAk
"Arizona sees snow and rain as storm system passes through. Here's what to expect." (via @ReyCJrAZ) https://t.co/232c6YGWAk
Our break from wet weather is about over--we have scattered showers moving into the southeast valley now. These are all moving north/northwest. Higher terrain should prepare for isolated thunderstorms this afternoon/evening. https://t.co/ZYm3VarOrw
Storms are bringing rain and some pockets of hail to the Valley! First Alert Weather Forecast: https://t.co/OoHaNrBI8i First Alert Weather App: https://t.co/rSzFBAtilV https://t.co/VQLjJLiRlJ
RAINY FRIDAY! ☔️ Rain storms are entering the Valley with certain areas of Chandler expected to see heavy winds and pea-sized hail. Live radar: https://t.co/uWBUPdaRXv
FIRST ALERT DAY: Rain picking up #azfamily #firstalertaz #azwx https://t.co/xXzcw9Z4ZQ
Arizona to see snow and rain as storm system passes through. Here's what to expect https://t.co/eYAF6JnvRl
After a smattering of rain fell Thursday night, more activity, with the possibility of thunderstorms and hail, is in the Phoenix weather forecast for Friday. https://t.co/vH9QBJQN2y
Here is a simulated reflectivity loop from now until early Saturday. Scattered showers can be expected over the Desert Southwest through much of the forecast window, with isolated thunderstorms possible tomorrow afternoon and evening. #azwx #cawx https://t.co/jcAfdy00Ne
FIRST ALERT-Light rain tonight across the Valley will give way to more measurable amounts on and off Friday. Can't rule out a stray t-storm or two as well. More snow for N AZ! More: https://t.co/OoHaNrBI8i @RoyalNorman @seanontv #azwx #firstalertaz #azsnow https://t.co/7n8aMpFE8P
Rainfall coverage is starting to increase across the eastern portion of our forecast area. These light showers will continue to push north over the next few hours with minimal accumulations expected. #azwx https://t.co/XedTlFSgsw
A late season winter storm is impacting Arizona which up to 12" of snow possible into the weekend in some parts of the state. In the Valley, the best chances for rain will be 11am to 4 pm Friday. https://t.co/YWTkhdKNB9
Scattered showers are expected to develop this afternoon (30-50%) across southcentral Arizona, but only localized accumulations are expected. The outlook for shower and thunderstorm chances are more favorable tomorrow, as the lower deserts could see upwards of 0.10-0.25" of rain. https://t.co/GD4GovQPY4