 Get Ready, Flagstaff! Preliminary forecasts indicate that severe winter conditions will soon return to Flagstaff. Storms that could bring large amounts of snow to the area will arrive starting as early as next Monday. The City of Flagstaff is encouraging all citizens to begin preparing now and be prepared for large accumulations of snow.
Among other things, be prepared in case you are snowed in or power goes out during these storms. (Power outages are not as common in Flagstaff as in the east because so many power lines here are underground, but, still, it can happen.) City officials are recommending that residents have bottled water, non-perishable food, prescription medication, flashlights, battery-powered radios, and extra batteries at home. Remember your pets!
So, spend this nice, sunny weekend in Flagstaff shopping and winterizing your vehicle with snow tires, chains, blankets or sleeping bags, water, a first aid kit, ice scraper, extra clothes, and keep the gas tank at least half full. Make sure you have enough extra gas for snow blowers!
Clearing snow off of roof tops should be considered for structures with ice buildup problems. (If you haven’t installed those heat tapes, this is the weekend to do it!) If there is a large amount of snowfall clearing vent pipes to gas fueled appliances is recommended to prevent carbon monoxide buildup. There are a variety of businesses offering this service, including painters who are otherwise in their off-season but have those really great ladders!
City snow plows will run continuously throughout the storm with Flagstaff’s main roadways plowed first. As we saw in the last storm, it could be quite some time before plows are able to work in residential areas. Coconino County and the Arizona Department of Transportation also have snow plows that will be working in the area. Please do not park on Flagstaff streets between midnight and 7:00 a.m. Please help your neighbors clear snow and snow berms whenever possible. City Parks and Recreation has equipment that will help handicapped individuals clear berms left by the snowplows.
Don’t forget to have fun playing in the snow! | 
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