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Recap: Winter weather system drizzles on the Valley

Although it wasn't much precipitation, some showers graced parts of the Valley.
Credit: Eric Watson, 12News

PHOENIX — Temperatures are staying below average as clouds clear up into Tuesday afternoon. A system of winter weather brought some showers to the West Valley but ultimately didn't lay down much moisture.

The system, originating in southern California was expected rain to the Valley and snow to the High Country.

Snowfall totals are predicted to range from three to eight inches.

Some road closures had been in place in the High Country, but have since reopened.

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Light rainfall brought some showers to the Valley too.

A wind advisory is also in effect through Tuesday for northwestern Arizona for northerly gusts up to 50 mph.

Below-average temperatures will accompany the unsettled weather.

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Follow live updates below:

2:00 p.m. - SR 64 has reopened between mileposts 241 and 268.

9:20 a.m. - SR 260 eastbound has reopened east of Payson, ADOT said.

SR 64 near the Grand Canyon (mileposts 241-268) is still closed.

8:35 a.m. - Check it out, we almost got a double rainbow! Shout out to Nick Campasano from the 12News Weather Watchers Facebook group for this awesome shot.

Credit: Nick Campasano, 12News Weather Watchers

8:30 a.m. - Light showers continue over western Maricopa County. Rain is expected to continue into the afternoon before showers start to taper off.

7:55 a.m. - So far it's been western Maricopa County that got most of the rain! Showers will keep moving east as the day wears on.

7:00 a.m. - Scattered light showers are moving into Yuma and Western Maricopa counties, including parts of west Phoenix.

6:30 a.m. - Road closures are in place due to adverse weather, ADOT says.

  • State Route 64 is closed near the Grand Canyon
  • State Route 260 eastbound is closed east of Payson

6:20 a.m. - Showers are starting in the southwest and gradually moving to the northeast. They're expected to pass through the Phoenix metro in the next few hours, according to the National Weather Service.

We will continue to track the latest weather developments throughout the day. Stay tuned to 12News for updates.

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