Winter storm drops snow across much of northern Arizona

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) - A winter storm is dumping snow across much of northern Arizona, including Flagstaff where 6 inches had fallen by Tuesday morning.

Forecasters warned of difficult driving conditions across the region due to snow-covered roads and very poor visibility.

Flagstaff received seven inches of snow. Flagstaff public schools were closed Monday, but Northern Arizona University operated normally.

In Arizona Snowbowl, 26 inches of snow had fallen by Tuesday morning.

Elsewhere, 6 inch of snow had fallen in Page, 5 inches at Fredonia and 7 inches at Kayenta.

Beautiful day in Flagstaff!! @AZSnowbowl got 26in of snow by midday with more expected. #fox10phoenix #fox10weather pic.twitter.com/lhLIrIdlMc

Snow day for flagstaff unified schools. Empty playgrounds as snow continues to fall. #fox10weather pic.twitter.com/uTPtEl28sU

First sighting of snow on way up to Flagstaff near Fox Ranch Road. #fox10weather pic.twitter.com/lBrSyg3rHq