Christmas cool down and maybe rain expected in Valley, snow in Flagstaff

PHOENIX — The National Weather Service is forecasting a Christmas cool down in the Valley with the high expected to be 59 degrees.

Tuesday’s forecast was a 10 degree drop from expected highs on Sunday and Christmas Eve, which were both set at 68 degrees.

They were also projecting a 30 percent chance of rain on Christmas Day, which could make for a bumpy return flight to the North Poll if Santa is running late dropping off presents.

Big changes by Christmas day! Dry & warm weather w/ highs in low 70s will be replaced by much cooler and somewhat wetter conditions by Christmas day. Highs in Phoenix down near 63 Tuesday. Rain chances > 30 percent. #azwx pic.twitter.com/r0qg91Qn8j

— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) December 23, 2018

Further north in Flagstaff, rain and snow were expected to fall beginning on Tuesday afternoon and into Wednesday morning. The NWS is projecting 1-4 inches of snow between the two days.

Here’s the latest on the upcoming winter weather for Christmas day and Wednesday. Snow amounts remain uncertain, but winter driving conditions appear likely for the high country – please be prepared if you’re planning travel. #azwx pic.twitter.com/gPaS6KG9jE

— NWS Flagstaff (@NWSFlagstaff) December 23, 2018

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