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12/27/2017

Portions of state routes 261, 273 to close for winter Tuesday, Jan. 2

State Routes 261 and 273 to close

PHOENIX – State routes 261 and 273 in the White Mountains of eastern Arizona will close for the winter on Tuesday, Jan. 2, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. They are among a...

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12/05/2017

State highway to North Rim closes for the winter

Winters are fierce at the Grand Canyon's North Rim. When park amenities close for the winter, we close SR 67 along with them.

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11/01/2017

As ADOT preps for winter, you should too

Mother Nature seems to think it's still summer in Arizona, but ADOT is gearing up for winter.

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09/27/2017

The calendar says it's fall, but winter is coming

While some part of Arizona are just now enjoying double digit temperatures, other parts are seeing early signs of winter. Be prepared.

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01/25/2017

Major storms and ADOT's response, told through Twitter

The last in a series of winter storms has moved through. Here's a look back at the snow and rain as told through tweets throughout the storm.

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12/27/2016

When a powerful snowstorm hits, safest choice is waiting it out

As Christmas weekend showed, a snowstorm can be so intense that travel can become unsafe quickly.

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11/29/2016

Scenic highway to Grand Canyon's North Rim going on ice for winter

State Route 67 to the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will close for winter on Thursday, Dec. 1.

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11/25/2016

Don't get snowed this winter. Take the Know Snow quiz!

Test your winter weather knowledge with our quiz!

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10/24/2016

How different sources expect winter weather to play out in Arizona

Fall is here and winter weather is just around the corner. Find out what the experts are predicting for winter 2016.

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12/10/2013

Some highways to close for winter season in high country

If you’ve been following this blog over the past two winters, you know that ADOT annually shuts down a handful of state routes during the snowy winter months.

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