Arizona experienced a wet Christmas with rainfall across the Valley and northern regions, contrasting with snow-covered parts of the country. Most of the rain was light, with totals around a few hundredths of an inch in the Valley, but some areas in northern Arizona, like Flagstaff and the Grand Canyon, received up to 0.2 inches and 0.1 inches respectively, with localized spots nearing 1 inch. The weather forecast predicts continued cooler temperatures with highs dropping into the mid to upper 60s and lows in the 40s over the weekend, accompanied by a slight chance of light showers mainly in northern Arizona. A cold front is expected to bring snow to northern Arizona on Saturday, clearing by late afternoon, with sunny weather returning by Monday. Phoenix tied for its fourth-warmest Christmas on record at 74°F, with drier air moving in and cloud cover expected to persist through the week. Temperatures will decline through the weekend, with highs in the mid to upper 60s and lows in the 40s. There is ongoing monitoring of additional storm systems around New Year’s. Rainfall totals for 2025 at Sky Harbor Airport are 8.31 inches, above average, but Arizona's overall rainfall has decreased over recent decades, with current averages lower than historic data. Discussions include concerns over water management, wildfire prevention funding, and potential solutions for Colorado River water disputes.