Northern Arizona’s mountains and topography have a huge impact on the weather, making forecasts challenging. But winter 2023 surprised locals and meteorologists alike. “We have a very deep snowpack,” said National Weather Service Meteorologist in Charge Brian Klimowski, Ph.D. “This is the longest we’ve ever had 10 inches of snow on the ground in the Flagstaff area in history.” In addition, Babbitt Lake overflowed its banks, a lake that can be dry for years. On Discovery with Babbitt Ranches, hear from Klimowski about the complexity of the area and how weather forecasting has expanded to include predicting impacts on communities and highways in an effort to keep people safe.