Yes, it actually snowed in Phoenix. The most snow Phoenix has ever seen was one inch in January 1937, about an inch fell in areas of downtown Phoenix and several inches fell in areas that were then undeveloped areas of the Valley. It rarely, if ever, snows in Phoenix. The highest snowfall recorded dates back to 1937, when an inch of snow fell on the city.
Since then, trace quantities have declined, except in 1990, when they fell 0.4 inches in December. The best places to see snow near Phoenix are Prescott or Sedona. Generally speaking, there can be snow in Arizona anywhere from November to April. You're likely to see the best snowfall starting in January through March.
The most popular place to play in the snow is Flagstaff. The lesser-known areas are near Greer and south of Phoenix, near Tucson, in Mt.
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