Snow in PrescottIt is snowing hard and the wind is blowing here in Prescott.  It sounds like there will be a good amount of accumulation tonight and nasty driving conditions through the weekend.  From the National Weather Service:

Strong Winter Storm System to affect Northern Arizona today through Saturday.

A strong Pacific storm system will move across northern Arizona with periods of heavy rain and heavy snow through Saturday. Snow levels will continue to lower through this event. The Heaviest accumulations will be above 5500 feet with lighter accumulations as low as 4000 feet by Saturday afternoon. Expect winter driving conditions with slick roadways and low visibilities due to snow and blowing snow.

Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 6 pm MST Saturday above 5500 feet.

Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 6 pm MST Saturday between 4500 and 5500 feet.

Timing: snow showers will continue in the mountains with snow levels lowering through the afternoon. Rain is expected to change over to snow in the Prescott Area mid to late afternoon. The period of heaviest precipitation is expected through mid evening. Lighter snow intensity is expected Saturday.
Snow accumulations: 10 to 15 inches above 6000 feet, 5 to 10 inches between 5500 and 6000 feet, and 1 to 5 inches between 4500 and 5500 feet. Locally greater amounts are possible.
Other impacts: slick roadways and severely reduced visibilities due to snow and blowing snow.