Snow, ice make for slow driving in northern Arizona

PHOENIX — Snow and ice combined to create difficult and dangerous driving conditions in northern Arizona early Monday morning, with reports of vehicles sliding off roadways.

Parts of Interstates 17 and 40 were slick from the cold and wetness.

I-17: We have more reported vehicles sliding off I-17 in the area about 10 miles south of Munds Park (miles 309-311). Watch for icy roads.

— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) November 16, 2015

A look at I-40 west (Riordan) and east (Winona) of Flagstaff. I-40 will be a challenge this morning. pic.twitter.com/z9t5ora4PJ

— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) November 16, 2015

Another report of a truck sliding off I-40 near I-17 in Flagstaff. Ice on roadways has slowed traffic in that area. Use caution.

— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) November 16, 2015

6:00 am mst: Grand Canyon to Heber snow showers and widespread icy road conditions. Drive with caution. #azwx pic.twitter.com/crTntW6jHZ

— NWS Flagstaff (@NWSFlagstaff) November 16, 2015

Flagstaff was under a winter weather advisory for most of the day.

Snow was also falling Prescott.

The National Weather Service said elevation from 6,000 to 9,000 feet could get nearly a foot of snow, with about 9 inches expected to fall.

This is no joke in #Flagstaff folks if you have to drive. Be careful. I-40 is also a mess. pic.twitter.com/PqfH4wiuJT

— KAFF News (@kaffnews) November 16, 2015

In the Phoenix area, rain fell overnight but didn’t pose much of a problem for those on the streets and freeways.

5a: Brief, light rain showers lingering over the Phx area & precip conts. across AZ. Check @NWSFlagstaff, @NWSTucson & @ArizonaDOT! #azwx

— NWS Phoenix (@NWSPhoenix) November 16, 2015

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