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        Partly cloudy. Low 43F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph..

        Tonight

        Partly cloudy. Low 43F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph.

        Updated: January 18, 2026 @ 7:43 pm

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    Alamo Wash is flowing

    • Jun 29, 2016
    • Jun 29, 2016 Updated Jul 12, 2017
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    Alamo Wash is flowing on Wednesday morning near Fort Lowell Road -- and spadefoot toads are bleating after overnight rains. Video by Doug Kreutz, Arizona Daily Star.

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