Know Snow

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January 28, 2025 | Blog Articles
By Doug Pacey / ADOT Communications

Don't pass the plow.

Early Tuesday morning on Jan. 28, an ADOT snowplow was struck near Prescott when an SUV attempted to pass the plow. Fortunately, no one was injured. Our plow left the crash with minor damage, but the same can't be said for the SUV.

More than 100 ADOT snowplows were out across northern Arizona this week, laying down de-icer prior to and during snowfall and clearing snow and ice from highways before it could accumulate all in an effort to keep highways open and the traveling public safe.

December 8, 2024 | Blog Articles
By Steve Elliott / ADOT Communications
Living in mild winter temperatures can leave drivers and passengers ill-prepared for dangers they may face at higher elevations, what they should have in their vehicles, what they should wear and how to drive when ADOT snowplows are at work. 
November 29, 2023 | News/Press Release
Immersive simulation helps operators train for ice, snow and other winter driving conditions

Each winter Arizonans count on snowplow operators to clear highways when snowstorms roll through Arizona’s high country. Operators of the Arizona Department of Transportation’s 200 snowplows have been training since mid-September on snowplow simulators to prepare for the upcoming season. 

April 4, 2023 | News/Press Release
Miles and hours logged by drivers roughly double those of 2021-22

PHOENIX – Arizona Department of Transportation snowplow drivers have logged well over a million miles to clear state highways amid this winter season’s record-setting storms. 

The 1.2 million miles covered by ADOT’s fleet of some 200 snowplows is nearly twice as many as they drove during the 2021-22 winter season. ADOT’s trained snowplow operators have logged more than 66,000 hours – more than double the previous season’s total – working through the challenge of removing snow and ice as safely and as quickly as possible from highways impacted by winter storms.

January 12, 2023 | Blog Articles
By David Woodfill / ADOT Communications

I'm just going to say it: I hate the cold.

December 27, 2022 | News/Press Release

PHOENIX – As the holiday travel season continues, drivers should be prepared for slick conditions on the state’s highways, as winter storms bring rain and snow to Arizona over the next several days. 

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to avoid traveling during any severe winter storm conditions. Motorists should stay up to date on forecasts from the National Weather Service and plan their travel accordingly.

March 3, 2022 | News/Press Release

PHOENIX – With snow in the forecast for the Flagstaff area from Friday afternoon through early Saturday morning, the Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to check road conditions and be prepared before heading north.

February 22, 2022 | News/Press Release

PHOENIX – With snow impacting Arizona’s high country today through Thursday, the Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to consider delaying all but essential travel before heading north.

February 17, 2022 | News/Press Release

PHOENIX – Snowfall in the high country and a three-day weekend are great excuses to head north for some snowplay. Unfortunately, vehicles tend to wind up parked on the shoulder of a highway like US 180 or even Interstate 17 rather than pulled safely into a designated parking area well off the road. This creates a hazard for more than just the occupants. 

January 17, 2022 | Blog Articles
By Laurie Merrill / ADOT Communications

New year, new you? ADOT has some excellent suggestions to help make you a better driver in 2022.

December 20, 2021 | Blog Articles
By Laurie Merrill / ADOT Communications

Heading to the high country to play in the snow is a tradition for many Arizonans. But before you go, make sure you Know Snow, and have a plan for smooth travels.

November 16, 2021 | News/Press Release

PHOENIX – Cooler temperatures are around the corner and that means snow in Arizona’s high country. To help travelers this winter, the Arizona Department of Transportation has partnered with the National Weather Service to create graphics that use their color code for storm severity to better inform drivers of what to expect from winter storms.

November 16, 2021 | News/Press Release

Cooler temperatures are around the corner and that means snow in Arizona’s high country. To help travelers this winter, the Arizona Department of Transportation has partnered with the National Weather Service to create graphics that use their color code for storm severity to better inform drivers of what to expect from winter storms.

November 12, 2021 | Blog Articles
By Laurie Merrill / ADOT Communications

Winter is ready to pounce, which means ADOT is getting ready to close the first of five highways for the season.

March 23, 2021 | News/Press Release

PHOENIX – With snow forecasted in Arizona’s high country beginning this evening through tomorrow, the Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to consider delaying all but essential travel before heading north.

February 12, 2021 | News/Press Release

PHOENIX – A forecasted snowstorm and a long weekend is a great excuse to head north for some snowplay. Too often, however, a vehicle full of people heading to play in the snow winds up parked on the shoulder of a state highway or even Interstate 17 rather than pulled safely into a designated parking area well off the road. This creates a hazard for more than just the occupants. 

February 12, 2021 | Blog Articles
By Laurie Merrill / ADOT Communications

ADOT's snowplows are ready to kick into high gear for the snow forecast for the upcoming weekend. 

January 29, 2021 | News/Press Release

PHOENIX – A lot of snow has fallen in the high country over the last week and with more forecast, the Arizona Department of Transportation wants to remind drivers who are heading north to leave prepared, be ready to spend extended time on the roads and never park along the highways to play in the snow. 

ADOT reminds those heading to play in the snow that highway shoulders are for emergencies only and that parking on them to play in the snow is hazardous in a number of ways:

January 21, 2021 | News/Press Release

PHOENIX – With a pair of storms moving through Arizona’s high country this weekend and early next week, the Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to consider delaying all but essential travel before heading north.

January 21, 2021 | Blog Articles
By Ryan Harding / ADOT Communications

If you are heading north to play in the snow, remember to take along warm clothes, emergency gear, a travel plan and some patience.