Northern AZ conditions - Late elk rifle hunt 2022

[eshunt]

Hey guys,

My dad drew a late season bull elk hunt. Wondering what the snow situation is like in areas around Williams and Flagg? Haven't seen anyone posting current info for this Nov. We will be driving out on the day before Thanksgiving. Will have Turkey day to get some scouting in before the opener on the 25th.

Looking at the Snotel sites, it doesn't look like there is much snow on the ground. Hoping to get some first hand reports though.

 

[AZ8]

No snow on the ground in Flagstaff or even most of the area. Had a couple quick 1”-3” storms a few weeks ago, but nothing significant. Too early to tell for next week. Check back after the weekend to see if any storms are on the horizon.

 

[Codylee1985]

I live in Parks (about 20 mi west of fagstaff) in the middle of 7w and only an inch or snow on the ground here and there. Nothing significant in the long term forecast for what it’s worth.
We did have as much moisture this monsoon/fall as I remember in decades which has been a blessing, especially since most long term forecasts for this winter are pretty dry…
Let’s hope they’re wrong ?????? Good luck on your dads hunt!

 

[eshunt]

Thanks for the replies! Cody we will be in your neck of the woods. I’ve helped out on a couple hunts in the unit before but it was a Sept archery hunt and a youth cow hunt in Oct. This will be the first time out there in Nov. I appreciate the first hand reports.

We will be keeping an eye on the weather and hoping to find a good bull for my dad. He’s 74 and still out hunting elk. A little slower these days but he enjoys being out in the woods chasing critters.