The First Snow of 2024 Has Fallen in Arizona!

Quick. When you think about the weather in Arizona, what's the first thing that comes to mind? Did you say snow?

Of course not! As Arizona weather goes, we have a reputation for heat. Intense heat. Ridiculous heat, even. But snow? Now, that's a whole different story.

If you're an avid skier or a winter sports fan, you might be happy to know that the heat has broken in Arizona, and the first snow of the season arrived on a very unseasonable date: August 31st.

READ: What will the winter weather be like in Arizona?

Arizona's First Snow Arrives EARLY

On a day when Phoenix registered a "chilly" 107 degrees, the weather to the north of our state was vastly different.

The Arizona Snowbowl ski resort near Flagstaff reported its first snowfall of the year on August 31st, according to Powder.com. The light dusting of snow was a surprise, especially considering most of Arizona was still experiencing brutally hot temperatures.

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The folks at the Snowbowl ski resort hope this is a sign that this will be a really good year on the slopes, with just enough fresh powder to keep the season going.

READ: Snow Tubing in Arizona!

Waiting for the Arizona Slopes to Open

While the light dusting of snow on the Snowbowl slopes didn't stick around for long, everyone hopes this is a sign that 2024 will be a great season for winter sports.

If you're up for an outdoor adventure and need to escape the heat right now, you can take a trip to the beautiful San Francisco Peaks. Breathe in some cool mountain air and experience the stunning alpine views from high above on the Gondola.

@ArizonaSnowbowl gives a peek at the stunning views from the gondola via YouTube:

Sources: powder.com | weather.com | freep.com | timeanddate.com/weather | Arizona Snowbowl | Wikipedia.org