Winter Storm Warning above 6,000-feet tonight through Sunday evening

WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM
MST SUNDAY ABOVE 6000 FEET...

* WHAT...Expect scattered rain, snow pellet and snow showers
  throughout the day today, but especially during the afternoon.
  A changeover to all snow will occur this evening as snow levels
  fall into the night. Periods of snow will then continue through
  Sunday. Snow shower activity may become sporadic during Saturday afternoon and evening. The heaviest precipitation periods are expected tonight and again Saturday night through Sunday. Total snow accumulations 8 to 14 inches are expected above 6000 feet, with locally higher amounts of 10 to 16 inches above 6500 feet.

* WHERE...Areas above 6000 feet near Doney Park, Flagstaff,
  Forest Lakes, Heber-Overgaard, Prescott and Williams.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Expect difficult travel conditions due to snow and
  blowing snow. Area roadways will be snow packed and dangerous.
  Travel times will increase and some travel may become difficult
  to impossible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing snow above 6000 feet will
  reduce visibility at times later tonight and Saturday.

  Snow forecast from 8 PM Today to 5 PM Sunday:

     Doney Park  6 to 10 inches       Flagstaff 11 to 17 inches
   Forest Lakes 10 to 16 inches Heber-Overgaard  4 to 6  inches
       Prescott  3 to 5  inches        Williams  9 to 15 inches
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PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

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