We needed moisture, and we got it. The National Weather Service in Flagstaff reports that from early Monday morning to late Tuesday afternoon, Pine-Strawberry received 24 inches of snow, 3 inches over the yearly average for the community.
I know many of you measured more than that, and in some areas that is possible. The NWS is forecasting another 1 to 3 inches Friday.
If you are looking for roadway updates, dial 511, the Arizona Department of Transportation’s hotline or visit AZDOT.gov. ADOT also has an app you can install on your smartphone for road conditions. On behalf of the Pine-Strawberry Fire Department, please call 511 and not the fire department. During storms like this, firefighters are extremely busy and need to be focused on the emergencies.
Pine-Strawberry Health Services, Inc. oversees the building and general operation of the Pine-Strawberry Medical Clinic. This clinic came about by way of a dream. In 1979, the community was classified as a medically distressed area. With a growing population, the Pine-Strawberry Chamber of Commerce starting in 1980 spent considerable time and money to locate a doctor for the community.
The days, then the months passed, and yes, years passed. In early 1983, a group of residents got together and did something once and for all. They created a steering committee of dedicated community minded people. Their ranks included retirees, volunteer firefighters, real estate agents, search and rescue volunteers, and anyone willing to spend hours exploring the dream of a medical clinic. Many hours were put into this committee.