Winter weather: Arizona ski resorts get ready for more snow

December 2023 proved to be a rather slow start for ski resorts in Grand Canyon State, but that is about to change, as a storm system is bringing in some rain and snow to various parts of Arizona.

Arizona ski resorts ready for more snow
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December proved to be a slow start for ski resorts in Grand Canyon State, but that is about to change, as a storm system is bringing in some rain and snow to various parts of Arizona. FOX 10's Marissa Sarbak reports.

Flagstaff gears up for snow
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People in the Flagstaff area are gearing up for two to four inches of snow on the night of Jan. 3 and into Jan. 4. FOX 10's Marissa Sarbak reports, from Flagstaff.

Ice pancakes seen floating on western Minnesota river

A woman in western Minnesota captured "ice pancakes" floating along a river on New Year’s Day. 

Winter storm brings rain, snow to Arizona
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It's a rainy day in the Valley and there's no signs of it slowing down. FOX 10's Lauren Clark reports.

First day of winter is December 21: Here's the science behind the winter solstice

Winter officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere on Dec. 21 with the winter solstice – the day with the least amount of possible daylight and the longest night.

Most in US will experience Christmas without snow this year

The FOX Forecast Center said computer forecast models show no major snowstorms in the final days before Christmas.

White Christmas chances dwindling as only 18% of US is snow-covered with no cold air in sight

There are no signs of any arctic air masses invading the country until at least January, resulting in a considerable shortage of snow in many major cities across the nation.

White Christmas chances dwindling as December warmth expected to dominate US weather

So far, the beginning of meteorological winter, which runs from Dec. 1 to Feb. 29, has been mild. Right now, there are no indications of arctic air invading the country, the FOX Forecast Center said. This situation has resulted in a substantial lack of snow for many major cities nationwide.

Snow falling in parts of Arizona
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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Snow is falling in part of Arizona.

ADOT uses simulators to prepare for winter weather
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The Arizona Department of Transportation is getting ready for winter roads, and part of that prep is done with their snowplow simulators. FOX 10's Irene Snyder reports.

Snowstorm, cold air expected to slow Thanksgiving weekend travel through Rockies, Plains

As Americans return home after the holiday, a storm system traveling through the Rockies and Plains will have enough cold air to work with that snow will be widespread.