Weekend rainfall amounts vary across Arizona, 3 inches of snow accumulates at Snowbowl

Storms rolled through Arizona throughout the weekend, causing widespread effects in different regions of the state.

In Maricopa County, Phoenix saw its first rainfall on Halloween since 1987, while several surrounding areas surpassed 2 inches of total rain.

Floods and frequent showers affected travelers throughout the weekend, as ponding of water on roadways caused closures, accidents and traffic.

Rain totals from 8 a.m. Friday to Sunday, per ABC15 meteorologist Jorge Torres:

• Scottsdale: 4.25 inches
• Wittmann: 3.43 inches
• Cave Creek: 2.83 inches
• Apache Junction: 2.09 inches
• Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport: 0.92 inches

Snow accumulates at Arizona Snowbowl

The weekend rain turned to snow at higher elevations, as the Snowbowl in Flagstaff picked up 3 inches of snow Saturday.

Saturday’s snowfall was the first since Oct. 25 when 6 inches accumulated, putting the season total at roughly 13 inches.

The Snowbowl’s opening day is scheduled for Nov. 20.

Storms, floods hit southern and northern Arizona

Pima County reported localized rain totals ranging from 1.5 to 3.5 inches in the Tucson metro and upwards of 6 inches in the mountain regions.

Pima County Sheriff’s Office reported responding to 16 river rescues and that several roads closed.

As of 3 pm today, we’ve responded to 16 river rescues in Pima County. Several roads remain closed. Too many to list. Check latest closures here: (520) 351-3351. pic.twitter.com/exVqU25MNZ

— Pima County Sheriff's Department (@PimaSheriff) November 1, 2026

Parts of Yavapai, Coconino, Gila and Pinal counties were issued immediate evacuation orders as a result of heavy floods.

The following highways closed due to the floods:

• State Route 89A between Sedona and Kachina Village (mileposts 375-397)
• State Route 73 between Indian Pine and White River (mileposts 357-351)
• State Route 238 between Maricopa and Gila Bend
• State Route 77 closed in Snowflake at State Route 277 (milepost 361)
• State Route 288 between mileposts 271-302
• State Route 179 in Sedona (milepost 313)
• Business Route 40 in Flagstaff (milepost 196)

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