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 23-December 31, 2007
The forecast calls for snow flurries three times each night at Rawhide during the Cowboy Christmas. Closed on Christmas Day.
November 24, 2007
The forecast calls for a dusting of "snow" flurries at Tempe Beach Park during the APS Fantasy of Lights Festival of Lights.
December 1, 2007
There will be snow in Scottsdale at Holiday Harmony.
December 1, 2007
There will be snow in the morning in Glendale at Westgate City Center as part of the Festival of Trees.
December 7, 2007
The Peoria Oldtown Festival features about 20 tons of snow.
December 8, 2007
There will be snow in the morning in Glendale at Westgate City Center as part of the Festival of Trees.
December 8, 2007
The forecast calls for 50 tons of snow at Tempe Beach Park before the APS Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade.
December 14, 2007
The Old Town Avondale Holiday will have snow.
December 15, 2007
There will be snow in the morning in Glendale at Westgate City Center as part of the Festival of Trees.
December 22, 2007
There will be snow in the morning in Glendale at Westgate City Center as part of the Festival of Trees.
December 28 & 29, 2007
The Winter Wonderland at Glendale Glitters will have a snow play area.
December 31, 2007
The Phoenix Zoo will have snow during ZooLights.
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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.
