A series of weather advisories have been put in effect across Arizona, with a potential whiteout hitting northern Arizona.
In addition, the prospect of rain could also put a damper on some Valentine's Day plans.
"There'll be a pretty good chance for rain; we're looking at chances even upwards of 60% to 80% chance just across the metro area of Phoenix and the higher terrain off to the east of Phoenix," Benedict said."Generally, the rain chances start to increase toward the mid- to late afternoon, and that'll go through about 11 p.m. or midnight."
However, the window for rain is expected to be very brief, as the system bringing it will move through quickly. "A well-defined line of showers" as Benedict described it, would see rainfall moving in followed by punches of dry air that could cause a"very quick clear out during the late evening into the overnight hours.
are only forecast to bring cold temperatures with them, having respective lows of 35 and 39 degrees. Weekend temperatures will then climb back up beginning Friday, with highs north of 68 degrees.While those in Phoenix celebrate the thought of snow, a majority of northern Arizona is currently under siege.
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