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Heavy Snow Causes Interstate Closures and Flight Delays in Arizona

Students walk through the heavy snow on the Northern Arizona University campus in Flagstaff, Ariz., Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, after classes were canceled. (Hattie Loper/Arizona Daily Sun via AP)

Heavy snowfall in northern Arizona has led to the closure of major interstates and flight delays in Phoenix. The region, particularly around Flagstaff, saw over 2 feet of snowfall, and more is expected in the coming days. The treacherous road conditions forced partial closures of Interstates 40 and 17, causing disruptions for travelers. Despite these challenges, some residents are taking the snowy weather in stride and enjoying the beauty of the winter landscape.

One trucker, Dennis Fritsch, who was enroute from Georgia to Nevada, had to take a break at a truck stop in Bellemont, Arizona, as he anticipated that the road would be shut down due to the worsening weather. Fritsch described the situation as 'pretty brutal.' However, longtime Bellemont resident Rick Schuler took a more positive outlook, clearing driveways and playing with his dog in the deep snow.

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