Pavement that reflects heat and sunlight has been installed on over 100 miles (161 kilometers) of asphalt. The city is in its third year of implementing a Cool Pavement program. Also, some experts believe this year’s heavier snowpack in the West took more energy to melt, prolonging the progression of a high-pressure system this summer. Erinanne Saffell, so metro Phoenix is left with below normal precipitation levels and dry conditions that facilitate hotter temperatures. The high pressure needed to generate monsoon storms just isn’t in the right position, according to state climatologist Dr. The longest recorded stretch so far was 18 days in 1974. On Tuesday, Phoenix reached 110 degrees F (43 degrees C) for the 12th consecutive day, according to the National Weather Service. City park rangers oversee enforcement and citations for violations, said Adam Waltz, a city spokesperson. In 2016, officials voted to ban hiking with dogs on trails when the temperature exceeds 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius). When the National Weather Service issues an excessive heat warning, three of the city’s most popular hiking trails close from 11 a.m. In recent years, Phoenix has taken various actions to limit risks for heat-related illness. He then takes the bus back to the park at night. He spends five days a week at the center during business hours to escape the “jungle hot” time of day outside. Well, we have a choice: We can sit at the park and swelter in the heat, but no thank you. “We’re homeless, so we don’t have a choice. Anyone can come in to sit, to get bottled water, and to find snacks like a burrito or ramen. On Monday, Martin Brown and his black Labrador, Sammy, escaped the heat in Phoenix by going to the lobby of Circle the City, an air-conditioned walk-in health clinic for homeless people that is also a designated hydration station. Sunset concerts were canceled, and covered restaurant patios equipped with cooling misters sit empty. The heat has made parts of Phoenix feel like a ghost town. In Arizona, the monsoon season officially begins June 15 and can bring powerful storms with high winds, lightning and heavy bursts of rain. To add insult to injury, the region has been left high and dry with no monsoon activity, which can help offset the blazing temperatures. The couple plans to visit Arizona again in 2024, for their 25th anniversary.PHOENIX (AP) - Even Southwestern desert residents accustomed to scorching summers are feeling the grip of an extreme heat wave smacking Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico and Southern California this week with 100-degree-plus temps and excessive heat warnings. "We came prepared with warm clothes, but not for the snow!" said Elena. Instead of going up there, we’ll just go home early," said Luipe. "Looking at the weather coming in and driving up there, we didn’t want to take the chance, so we just canceled it. The two are visiting Arizona for the first time, and had plans to spend the day at the Grand Canyon. They are visiting Arizona from Texas for their 24th anniversary. The storm has also disrupted travel plans for Lupe and Elena Hernandez. "You’re sliding around, and there’s a lot of wind, so you don’t want to get blown off of the road," said Tony. Tony, who drives the route on a daily basis, says the conditions were some of the worst he has seen. You couldn’t see the road, and I was done." "As soon as you start pulling into Stoneman and I went up to 315 and turned around and came back. It was very bad," said Tim.Īnother truck driver, identified only as ‘Tony,’ wasn't as lucky. Started to snow going up north, and on the way back, it was just impossible to see. It didn’t start doing anything until I hit Munds Park. "I went up about two o’clock this morning. Tim was among the lucky ones, as he made it into Flagstaff before the storm hit. "With the snow on the ground, it’s really hard to see," said one truck driver, identified only as ‘Tim.’ "I was only doing, like, 20 miles an hour coming down." The conditions so bad, truck routes and even some anniversary plans were canceled. With the winter weather also means dangerous road conditions.
Snow drifts in town stood over six feet tall, and crews are still working to clear it. Widespread and extremely heavy snow fell during the afternoon hours and into the nighttime hours. In Flagstaff, people have been dealing with yet another round of snow that have buried cars, shut down highways and caused schools and businesses to close. New winter storm blankets Flagstaff with snowįOX 10's Danielle Miller has more on conditions in Flagstaff, after a third round of winter storm in recent weeks moved into Arizona's high country.
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