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June 1's rainfall was the first measurable total on the date since 1991's daily record of 0.31, though there 2023 included a trace amount, according to NWS records. Read moreEarly June rainfall the first for Flagstaff since 2015

Arizona Snowbowl announced its plans to stay open until June 1 thanks to a combination of snowmaking and 200-plus inches of snowfall this season. Read moreArizona Snowbowl to remain open until June 1 for second straight year

“Coconino County implements fire restrictions to help prevent unwanted, human-caused fires,� said the acting Emergency Management director for Coconino County. Read moreAreas of county within Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest to enter Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Thursday

Finishing the month slightly above average for precipitation, with one of the snowiest Aprils in the past few decades, Flagstaff inched closer to its normal totals for the season as the city’s… Read moreApril ends with slightly above average precipitation thanks to month's first double-digit snowfall since 2012

While the Flagstaff area made progress on catching up to the regular annual snowfall and precipitation during March, a dry second half to the month cut into the gains. Read moreMarch precipitation, snowfall has Flagstaff closer to annual averages, but snow depth remains near record lows

The desperately needed precipitation brought numerous challenges to the northern Arizona region, including closures and fatal accidents. Read moreHeavy snowfall brings needed precipitation to northern Arizona, leads to closures, fatal accidents

Public libraries and recreational facilities in Flagstaff will close early on March 13 ahead of an imminent snowstorm. Read moreCity of Flagstaff facilities to close early March 13

At the end of February, the Associated Press reported about 10% of the NOAA’s workforce had been cut during two rounds, with the terminations including staff at the NWS. Read moreFollowing nationwide cuts to National Weather Service staffing, impact to northern Arizona unclear

The warmer temperatures in February accompanied the lack of snowfall in January, with just 5.3 inches adding to the 5.9 between October and January. Read moreFebruary continued Flagstaff's dry winter, ranking as one of the warmest on record, but snow is in the forecast this week

“Our message here is that if the dry conditions persist into the spring, there is potential for an extended and significant wildfire season." -- Megan Taylor, warning coordination meteorologist with the National Weather Service office in Bellemont Read moreNational Weather Service details Flagstaff's forecast for fire season

Just about any way it’s measured, Flagstaff is in the midst of one of its driest winter stretches in history. Read moreFlagstaff's winter starts as one of the driest on record, as fire concerns rise

With winds predicted north and possibly northeast, the smoke will likely settle in low-lying areas overnight and be pushed up to Sycamore Canyon and down to the Verde Valley and Sedona areas. Read morePrescribed burn planned by Coconino National Forest southwest of Flagstaff

Flagstaff’s daily highs have resided a minimum of 2 degrees above normal and maxed out on Jan. 2 by breaking the 123-year-old daily record. Read moreColder temperatures, chance of snow arriving in Flagstaff following near record-breaking warmth in December

Over the past several decades, climate change has begun reshaping Flagstaff. Droughts, storms and warming temperatures have plagued all of Arizona increasingly over the past few years, with un… Read moreClimate change continues to have impact on Flagstaff

Here are the top environmental stories from 2024: Read moreFlagstaff’s Environment Year in View: Completed flood mitigation efforts and hotter temperatures

As 2024 comes to a close, we celebrate the Coconino National Forest’s successes with our communities. While this article series has focused on the Wildfire Crisis Strategy, and this year was r… Read moreCoconino National Forest: Our forest successes are our communities' successes