Although the Arizona Department of Transportation temporarily shuttered 13 highway rest stops a few months ago, the state is planning on setting up shelters where truck drivers can pull over in the extreme weather
Extreme weather is hitting parts of northern Arizona.
Extreme weather is hitting parts of northern Arizona.
, according to reports by the Arizona Daily Sun. Parts of northern Arizona, including Flagstaff, are experiencing heavy snow and rain.

The National Weather Service says heavy amounts of snowfall will continue in the mountain areas, and it's expected to get even worse. In addition, strong winds and a cold front are expected.

The rest areas in the area that are closed include those at McGuireville, Meteor Crater and Parks, according to the Arizona Daily Sun.

There have also been several road closures along Interstates 17 and 40: northbound I-17 at Camp Verde; southbound I-17 at Flagstaff; eastbound I-40 at the U.S. 93 junction east of Kingman; and westbound I-40 at mile post 251 in Winslow.



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