There was a 50% uptick in guests at Sunrise Park Resort whenever a snowstorm blows through, the Sunrise Park Resort general manager said.
Phoenix had seen almost no rain since August, so Friday's storm was a welcome sight. It just isn't enough to end the drought.
It has been a rather wet morning for people in parts of the Valley Friday, due to a weather system that is making its way through the state.
The National Weather Service issued red flag warnings on Feb. 28 for Maricopa, Pima, Pinal, Graham, Greenlee, Santa Cruz and Cochise counties.
More rain and possibly snow are possible across the Verde Valley this week, according to the National Weather Service.
The National Weather Service issued dust storm warnings for Maricopa, Pima and Pinal counties on March 1. Red-flag warnings continue through March 1 as well.
Two major weather systems will bring mixed conditions across much of Arizona, with snow in Flagstaff, wind in Phoenix and possible rain in Tucson.
Dry conditions are forecast to persist all week long. Aside from some passing clouds, the forecast will bring consistently sunny to partly sunny skies. Winds will increase mid-week in Northern Arizona, and turn breezy in the Valley by Thursday.