![]() By US National Weather Service- Flagstaff. Strong Winds and Snow Tuesday into Wednesday for Prescott Valley and Surround Areas. ![]() These two spur roads close after snow levels begin to require plow removal, but remain accessible for hikers, cross-country skiiers, and snowshoers. Check the forecast from National Weather Service. There are only two roads that are closed to vehicle traffic for the entire winter season: the 1 mile (1.6 km) road leading to Fairyland Point and the 0.3 mile (0.5 km) road leading to Paria View. Along the first three miles of the main road, the Bryce Amphitheater area (which includes Bryce Point, Inspiration Point, Sunset Point, and Sunrise Point) is the first area to be plowed, so it remains accessible even during temporary closures of the scenic southern drive. Closures typically last a day or more, depending on snowstorm durations. ![]() Winter Road Closuresįollowing snowstorms, the main park road closes temporarily at mile marker 3 to allow snow plow crews to clear snow from the higher elevations of the park's scenic southern drive. It’s a joint effort between the Coconino National Forest and the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, and crews plan to ignite 4,500 acres on a checkerboard of federal and state lands. The road is fully open to Rainbow Point (Mile 18 of 18). Fire managers are set to begin a large prescribed burn about 10 miles southwest of Flagstaff Wednesday. For road conditions outside the park, visit Northern Arizona Saw High Winds Peak Gusts Hit 80 MPH. Check the Alerts above for current road conditions and closure messages. US National Weather Service Flagstaff, AZ is tracking another winter storm arriving Sat.
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