How is the winter season in Phoenix, Arizona?

Fortunately, Winter in Phoenix is a big girl so there's a whole lot of her to go around for all of us to share. For you cold-staters, please don't laugh at us locals for wearing our silly peacoats and (for women) scarves and furry boots. read more

Most people don’t know that in winter, the temperatures at the Grand Canyon hover around zero degrees. And most people don’t know that is snows in about 60 percent of the state, and that the roads around Flagstaff and Window Rock can be closed due to snow. Most people think of Phoenix’s Valley of the Sun as representative of all of Arizona. read more

It’s beautiful from November through mid May, assuming you love lots of sunshine and mild temperatures. I turn on the heater three of four days out through the entire winter season, and if I want to ski, Flagstaff is just two hours away. read more

Sal Meringolo, lives in Phoenix, AZ (1974-present) Answered Oct 2, 2017 · Author has 100 answers and 10.3k answer views Without reservation, the best in the US. read more

Depending on your threshold for cold, any time of day is right for a winter hike in Phoenix. The city contains over 40,000 acres of park and preserve land, from popular Camelback Mountain with its steep 1.2-mile summit trail and ceremonial Hohokam Indian cave, to the 2,608ft Piestewa Peak and the easier trails of nearby Dreamy Draw Recreation Area in North Phoenix. read more