The Arizona Department of Transportation closed portions of various highways in the northern part of the state due to winter weather on Friday afternoon.
ADOT also reported vehicle slide-offs on the affected roads:
- State Route 89A, both directions between mileposts 379-397
- I-40 eastbound at US 93 (milepost 71) and SR89A near Ash Fork (milepost 146)
UPDATE: These highways are closed due to winter weather conditions and related incidents. There's no estimated reopening time.
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) March 7, 2025
Northbound I-17 has reopened between MP 299-340, but be prepared for lengthy delays. pic.twitter.com/yjDLmcS7lM
Earlier Friday, ADOT closed parts of Interstate 17, but they were reopened in the late afternoon.
The agency encouraged motorists to delay travel plans until the storm passes.
The National Weather Service in Flagstaff said rain and snow showers were predicted to continue throughout Friday in the high country and taper off early Saturday.
Here's a look at the radar early this afternoon as we see rain and snow showers moving through much of northern Arizona. Showers will continue through tonight, tapering off early Saturday. You can also clearly see the spin of the low as it makes its way across the state. #azwx pic.twitter.com/iKMVI1VKLW
— NWS Flagstaff (@NWSFlagstaff) March 7, 2025
The Weather Service said metro Phoenix could continue to see rain with wind gusts into Friday evening.
ADOT offers real-time highway conditions at az511.gov, the AZ511 app on Apple or Android devices or by calling 511.
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