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The next few days in Prescott, Prescott Valley, and the surrounding areas of northern Arizona will see some wild, windy, and wet weather! The U.S. National Weather Service Flagstaff, Arizona has issued a high wind through Tuesday night into Wednesday for the lower elevations of northern and central AZ. Wind gusts of 30-60 mph can be expected with locally higher gusts. Prescott area should expect to see wind gusts up to 75-80 mph, Sedona and Camp Verde 50-55 mph, and Flagstaff 65-70 mph. In addition to the high winds, a Winter Storm Warning is in place from February 21 from...

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As additional winter storms are forecast to bring powerful statewide winds as well as blizzard conditions in the high country this week, the Arizona Department of Transportation is recommending drivers delay highway travel until conditions have improved. The National Weather Service is forecasting whiteout conditions at times in northern and eastern Arizona this week. Strong winds in excess of 50 mph will create hazards for drivers of high-profile vehicles. Drivers who choose to travel during this week’s storms should be prepared to spend extended time on the road in extreme winter conditions. You should avoid traveling in winter weather to...

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Prescott Mayor Phil Goode discussed several topics in his updates on Facebook providing important information for the residents of Prescott, Arizona:

• Winter Weather this Week
• Prescott Fire Department Strategic Plan
• Household Hazardous Waste Collection
• Council Election
• Public Works Department

Learn more online at https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/good-news-on-winter-weather-and-hazardous-waste-from-mayor-goode/

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The Yavapai County Community Health Services updates the number of cases of COVID-19 in Yavapai County daily. This information, located on www.yavapai.us/chs, is updated frequently and is a credible source of data providing real information on how many people are testing positive for COVID. This site is often referenced and used as a source by both state and local leaders for reliable information. Yavapai County is now officially vaccinating Yavapai County Residents 5 years old and older. The County is also offering booster shots for Yavapai County residents ages 18 and older. Learn more about the current COVID-19 Vaccine information. As of...

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Dr. Anthony Torres, President, CEO Dignity Health - YRMC, sits down with Talking Glass Media's Executive Editor, Guy Roginson in this exclusive interview to discuss:

• How COVID changed everything in healthcare
• How healthcare delivery will change
• COVID decimating the workforce
• The Housing Crisis: Affordable / Attainable Housing
• Nurse and doctor shortages
• Wages
• Recruitment costs
• CEO's vision for healthcare in the future
• Clinics and the future of preventative medicine
• Moving forward together with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

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The snowstorm that rolled through northern Arizona Tuesday night was an intense one, bringing with it lots of snow, windy conditions, and, in the Prescott area, thundersnow! The US National Weather Service Flagstaff, Arizona shared snow reports from this recent winter storm. Here are some of the reported numbers! Prescott saw approximately 2.5 inches of snow while Prescott Valley had closer to 3 inches of snowfall last night. Dewey-Humbodt recieved an inch of snow. In higher elevations in and around the Flagstaff area, snowfall reports ranged from 11 inches to 15.8 inches. Keep an eye out today, Feb 15th as...

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Was that thunder we heard last night during the snowstorm? Yes, yes it was. That rumble in the clouds heard throughout the Prescott area was a rare and interesting weather occurrence called thundersnow. Why is Thundersnow a big deal? Thundersnow is a lot like it sounds, it's when thunder and lightning occur during a snowstorm and is a weather phenomenon with serious implications. Often if you experience thundersnow, expect a good dump of snow to come from that storm. In a 2023 article from National Geographic, an interview was conducted with Patrick Market, director of the University of Missouri's School...

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In the second week of February, Dignity Health YRMC and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona negotiations came to an end without a mutual agreement. Both President and CEO of Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center Dr. Anthony Torres, and President and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Pam Kehaly commented on the state of matters. Statement by Anthony Torres, MD, President and CEO at Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC): I fell in love with Yavapai County from the moment I arrived to open a medical practice in 2006. The friendly people, the natural beauty, the...

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The Town of Prescott Valley has released a survey to poll residents about whether the Town should allow a limited number of chickens and rabbits on residential lots. The survey will run through Monday, February 20 at 5 p.m. Based on public comment, the Town Council asked staff to report on current Townlimitations regarding raising chickens and rabbits on residential lots (and to surveyother communities in Arizona as to their limitations). The Development ServicesDepartment presented its findings during a Study Session on February 2. The Council asked to receive public comment via the survey before conducting a public hearing on...

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Take a quick break and check out the weekend weather for Prescott Valley, Prescott, Chino Valley, and Dewey-Humboldt to see if there will be more snow. Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 42. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Northeast wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph. Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Northeast wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Saturday: Mostly sunny,...

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