Believe it or not, it does snow from time to time in the cooler portions of the Valley where Phoenix, Scottsdale and the other cities and towns of greater Phoenix are located.
In the winter months, it will get down to freezing temperatures at night, and an occasional snowflake can be seen. Usually, we wouldn't get enough snow to create even one snowball, but in 2006 we did have an unusual event, and you can see the photos here!
That's very rare, though. When the holidays come around, kids want to be able to play in the snow, have a snowball fight, and fall and slide in the stuff. If you can't get up north to one of our ski areas in Arizona, there are some holiday festivals where they will actually bring in snow for the kids to play in, or, at the very least, snow flurries!
Holiday Festivals With Snow
Friday & Saturday, November 27 & 28, 2009
The Winter Wonderland at Glendale Glitters will have a snow play area.
Friday, December 4, 2009
The Peoria Oldtown Festival features about 20 tons of snow.
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Tons of snow will be brought into Golfland Sunsplash in Mesa during Golfland Winter Wonderland.
Saturday, December 5, 2009
There will be snow in Scottsdale at Holiday Harmony.
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Pick a snowball fight in 40 tons of snow at the Homeplate For the Holidays event in Goodyear.
Saturday, December 5, 2009
First have pancakes and then play in the snow at the Pancake Breakfast With Santa at the Mountain Multigenerational Center in Mesa.
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Desert Ridge Marketplace presents 98.7 The Peak Snow Day in the West Parking Lot off Tatum near The Keg from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be nightly snow flurries in the District from November 27th through December 24th promptly at 7 p.m. for 10 minutes.
Saturday, December 12, 2009
The Festival of Cheer celebrates different cultures, holidays including a play area for children ages 12 where there will be snow. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Peoria Sports Complex.
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Santa will be Mother Nature's Farm in Gilbert from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for their annual snow day. Bring your mittens and a snow tube. $5 per child, $2 per adult.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
There will be snow in the afternoon in Glendale at Westgate City Center.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
15 tons of snow will be brought into Golfland Sunsplash in Mesa during Golfland Winter Wonderland.
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Tree lightings, holiday lights, festivals, holiday music and entertainment, gift guides and holiday travel tips -- find them all in the Christmas Holidays Guide for Greater Phoenix.
All dates, times, and offerings at events are subject to change without notice.
