The Unexpected Beauty of Snowy Arizona

Arizona isn't just about deserts and heat – discover the top 20 spots where winter transforms the state into a snowy paradise.

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Flagstaff, "Arizona's Snowiest City," boasts over 60 inches of snowfall in January 2023, with a yearly average of 100 inches. It hosts the Snowbowl, Nordic Village, and Snow Park too!

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Sedona's Winter Wonderland

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Helpful Snow in Prescott

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Grand Canyon: A Snowy Spectacle

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Planning Your Winter Getaway

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The Unexpected Beauty of Snowy Arizona

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Arizona isn't just about deserts and heat – discover the top 20 spots where winter transforms the state into a snowy paradise.

Flagstaff, "Arizona's Snowiest City," boasts over 60 inches of snowfall in January 2023, with a yearly average of 100 inches. It hosts the Snowbowl, Nordic Village, and Snow Park too!

Flagstaff: The Snowy Hub

Sedona's Winter Wonderland

Sedona, just over an hour from Phoenix, experiences occasional snow, enhancing its beauty with white against red rocks. Snowstorms make roads treacherous, necessitating preparedness for stranded drivers.

Helpful Snow in Prescott

Arizona’s “Christmas City” averages 5-to-6 inches of snow each month through the winter and the rangers even use the snow to help control their wood burn piles as part of their wildfire mitigation work.

Grand Canyon: A Snowy Spectacle

Planning Your Winter Getaway

The best months to experience snow is between November and March, depending on which part of the state.

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