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Is there snowfall in Flagstaff? ›

Flagstaff experiences intense sunny days as well as an average of 100 inches of snow during the winter months. Snow tends to come in late November and may last on the San Francisco Peaks until June.

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Snowplay (sledding, tubing, building snowmen, etc.) is not permitted within the Arizona Snowbowl ski area or along Snowbowl Road. Parking is also not permitted along Hwy 180 except in designated areas.

Despite being a highly competitive market with higher than average home prices, Flagstaff still has a large selection of homes under $400K. Moreover, house values in Flagstaff are continually rising and homes here are always in demand, making buying a home in Flagstaff a good long-term investment.

Flagstaff has a strong tourism sector, due to its proximity to Grand Canyon National Park, Oak Creek Canyon, the Arizona Snowbowl, Meteor Crater, and Historic Route 66.

2024 is off to a snowy start for northern Arizona, with the Flagstaff area receiving nearly 90 inches of snow in the first three months of the year. As of Tuesday, March 26, the Flagstaff area had received 89.8 inches of snow since the start of the year.

Over the 101 years that this location has recorded such data, this snowfall amount is to date second only to the 153.9 inches measured in the winter of 1948-49, and well over twice the normal amount of 69.7 inches.

In 1981, several plaintiffs including the Tribe challenged the U.S. Forest Service's approval of upgrades to Snowbowl as a violation of the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment by impairing the Tribe's ability to pray and to conduct ceremonies upon the Peaks.

Proponents of this artificial snow say that with climate change, Snowbowl does not have to worry about losing business and helps Flagstaff's overall economy by bringing in tourists. Also in 2014, Snowbowl was acquired by a group led by James Coleman, who also has ownership stakes in Pajarito and Sipapu in New Mexico.

Flagstaff, AZ housing market

In May 2024, the median listing home price in Flagstaff, AZ was $799.3K, trending up 2.6% year-over-year. The median listing home price per square foot was $394. The median home sold price was $770.3K.

What is the most expensive neighborhood in Flagstaff? ›

Pine Canyon

With a median home price of $2,347,835 and a median rent of $1,367, Pine Canyon is the most expensive neighborhood on our list. Based on the growth in home prices in Pine Canyon over the last 3 years, it ranks No. 1 among all the neighborhoods in Flagstaff.

According to C2ER (the Council for Community and Economic Research), the cost of living in Flagstaff is estimated to be 113.1% of the national average making it one of the more expensive cities in the US.

The city boasts of excellent restaurants serving contemporary American fare with locally sourced ingredients. It's also renowned for its authentic Mexican offerings. Burritos, Tacos, Gourmet Burgers, Fish and Chips, Wood-Fired Pizza, and Craft Beer are among some of the highlights of Flagstaff's culinary scene.

The crime rate in Flagstaff is 59.84 per 1,000 residents, meaning that around 60 people out of 1,000 will experience some type of crime within a given year.

The report attributes the high prices to imbalances in supply and demand. Inflation, rising labor costs and high interest rates have led to a drop in new rental development.

Flagstaff can receive plenty of snow, especially in the higher parts of the mountains. Ensure a smooth driving experience by reviewing weather conditions before driving north. It's highly recommended to be aware of the need of four-wheel drive, all-wheel drive, and/or chains during rain and snow.

Flagstaff is the third-snowiest city in the U.S., receiving 95.7 inches (7.9 feet) of snow this past winter. This is likely because Flagstaff is at a high elevation of nearly 7,000 feet, which is higher than Denver Colorado at 5,280 feet. Some cities, such as Sault Ste. Marie and Syracuse, get lake effect snow.

Winter marks Sedona's slow season with temperatures reaching the mid-50s on average. Snowfall isn't prevalent, but the region does see a light dusting on the top of Sedona's red rocks (around 3 1/2 inches annually).

Flagstaff owns the title of “Arizona's Snowiest City,” and is proud of it. January of 2023 was the third snowiest month on record, with more than 60 inches of snowfall! Flagstaff is home to the Arizona Snowbowl Ski Resort, and looks like a beautiful mountain town during the winter months.