As one of the snowiest towns in Arizona, Flagstaff in the winter is simply mesmerizing.

On Monday morning, those in the High Country had a lot to celebrate. Snow started falling and is expected to throughout the week.

Record amounts of snowfall have fallen in areas of the United States this winter season so far. But not where you may think. Flagstaff is way behind on average snowfall this season. The normal snow-to-date for Flagstaff by this time in the season is 45.

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Ski shops across the state have had a slow start to the winter season but are hopeful it will start picking up with more snow in the forecast.

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Learn more about the latest Phoenix area weather forecast and conditions with Most Accurate Forecast from ABC15.

In 2024 across northern Arizona, average temperatures were far above normal. For many locations, the year was in the top three warmest on record.

While 1–3 inches of snow may fall in Flagstaff through midnight, a total of 4–8 inches could collect in the area by the end of the week. Arizona Snowbowl may see 6–12 inches by the end of the week, with 3–6 inches possible over Sunrise Park. Depending on the speed of the storm system, these totals may shift a bit.

Over the past couple of months, record fall and winter heat and a lack of precipitation have led to Flagstaff's driest start to winter on record.

On Monday morning, those in the High Country had a lot to celebrate. Snow started falling and is expected to throughout the week. FOX 10's Lauren Clark has this story.