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For those traveling this holiday weekend, the National Weather Service is warning of possible flooding and snow across the state.
Meteorologist Isaac Smith says a flood watch is in effect for south central and southwest Arizona through Friday, Dec. 22, and possibly early Saturday, Dec. 23.
“We'll be looking at some pretty heavy rain out there across those areas this morning to the afternoon," Smith said.
Smith says some areas may see as much as 2 inches of rain before it begins to dry out Saturday and into next week.
There’s a winter storm warning in northern Arizona for Friday and through Saturday evening. Certain areas are expected to see 3 to 15 inches of snow, while areas 10,000 feet in elevation are expected to receive 2 feet.
National Weather Service forecast
Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 62 degrees and low near 51.
Sunday (Christmas Eve): A 20 percent chance of showers before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63 and low around 44.
Monday (Christmas Day): Sunny, with a high near 63 and low near 42.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 63 and low around 43.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 67. Partly cloudy in the evening, with a low near 45.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
