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
November 28 & 29, 2008
The Winter Wonderland at Glendale Glitters will have a snow play area.
November 29, 2008
There will be snow in Scottsdale at Holiday Harmony.
December 5, 2008
The Peoria Oldtown Festival features about 20 tons of snow.
December 6, 2008
Pick a snowball fight in 40 tons of snow at the Holly Jolly Festival in Goodyear.
December 6, 13 and 20, 2008
There will be snow in the afternoon in Glendale at Westgate City Center.
December 6, 13 and 20, 2008
Mesa Riverview will have a children’s snow park from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
December 13, 2008
Desert Ridge Marketplace presents 98.7 The Peak Snow Days in the
Southwest Parking Lot from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring a new toy, food or clothing item to benefit Operation Santa Claus and you could win a brand new Ford Flex from Sanderson Ford Lincoln Mercury Volvo.
December 13, 2008
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.
December 13, 2008
The forecast calls for 50 tons of snow at Tempe Beach Park before the APS Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade.
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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.
