According to the Arizona weatherman, more rain and snow are forecast to fall on the state from Wednesday, January 7, 2026, through Thursday, with the effects lasting until Friday morning, January 9, 2026. This weekend will be a one-two blow, with two systems moving through Arizona. This second system will bring lower temperatures, particularly to the north of the state, by Friday morning.
The first system, an upper-level low with associated moisture, will reach southern to central Arizona on Wednesday, followed by the second system on Thursday and Friday morning. This second system will bring cold air and snow to southern Arizona’s Mogollon Rim and higher elevations. Expect snow over 7,000 feet in southern Arizona and around 6,000 feet in northern Arizona.
The models differ on the exact quantity of water-equivalent precipitation, but the southern and central areas of the state are expected to receive more. This is in contrast to the last two systems that passed through the state in December and early January, and the upcoming storm will bring cooler air and lower snow levels than the last one. As a result, southern Arizona might get rainfall totals ranging from. The expected precipitation ranges from 15 inches to half an inch, particularly in Maricopa, Pima, Pinal, Graham, Santa Cruz, and Cochise counties. Higher elevations in Gila, Yavapai, Greenlee, and southern Navajo counties may receive it. The rainfall totals could range from.25″ to more than one inch of water equivalent. Flagstaff could see 1-3 inches of snowfall by Friday morning. Southern Arizona should see a lot of rain.
Otherwise, from midweek to the end of the week, expect more moisture, with a combination of rain and snow depending on elevation. We could always use extra moisture in the state. Have a safe trip, and evaluate your current conditions before venturing into higher territory.
This forecast is provided by The Arizona Weatherman, a seasoned meteorologist with over 25 years of aviation meteorology expertise, including service in the United States Air Force, government contracts, and private practice. His experience educating Special Operations Weather Technicians (SOWT) in weather tactics, paired with his state licensure as a STEM teacher, adds to his competence. His weather predictions are reliable.
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