Winter

There are still plenty of destinations in-state for those looking for a white Christmas, from the peaks of Alpine to the forests of Flagstaff. But there's one town in Arizona that never gets its recognition as a hotspot for perfect winter vacations.

When you think of Arizona, you're likely not thinking of snowboarding, hot chocolate, and white Christmases. It's a hot and barren desert for the most part, with most winter months hitting above 100 at least once.

Arizona's winter is being influenced by two weather events. What experts think.

February is going to be brutal for some folks.

Experts are pointing to three factors that could signal an extremely cold winter this year.

While the rest of the country gets dumped on with feet of snow, Arizona handles the "harsh" winter differently. How does Arizona manage during the winter months? It's not too hard! Just don't get a sunburn. Then things could get really rough.

These states say you shouldn't do it at all.

You'll want to remember this once you see the average cost to heat a home this winter.

When the temperature drops in Arizona, it's easy to spot the out-of-towners. 40 degrees to a native is 60 degrees to a Minnesota import. While natives shiver, imports are unimpressed.

What better way to enjoy winter in Arizona than a day filled with Snow Tubing? That's right, in the land of cactus and waves of heat, you can also seek snow-filled winter fun. In less than a day from virtually anywhere in Arizona, you and your friends and family can enjoy a day snow tubing in Canyon Coaster Adventure Park.