Late Season Atmospheric River Event in the West; Critical Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains

An impactful low pressure system will bring widespread gusty winds, mountain snow and low elevation rain from California to the Central Rockies. At times, rain may become locally heavy which could lead to flooding concerns over central/southern California. Further east, dry conditions combined with gusty winds will support Critical fire weather concerns across west Texas and eastern New Mexico. Read More >

Current conditions at

Prescott, Love Field (KPRC)

Lat: 34.64917°NLon: 112.42222°WElev: 5043.0ft.

Clear

14°C

57°F

Humidity 16%
Wind Speed S 12 MPH
Barometer 29.89 in (1012.19 mb)
Dewpoint -11°C (12°F)
Visibility 16 km
Last update 29 Mar 06:35 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SE Prescott AZ

Wind Advisory March 30, 11:00am until March 30, 07:00pm
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Wind Advisory
  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 4. Southeast wind 18 to 26 km/h, with gusts as high as 40 km/h.

    Clear

    Low: 4 °C

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 16. Breezy, with a south wind 27 to 32 km/h increasing to 40 to 45 km/h in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 70 km/h.

    Increasing
    Clouds and
    Breezy

    High: 16 °C

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Rain showers before 2am, then rain and snow showers.  Low around 1. Breezy, with a south wind 40 to 45 km/h decreasing to 29 to 34 km/h after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 70 km/h.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Showers and
    Breezy then
    Rain/Snow

    Low: 1 °C

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all rain after 10am. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 9. Southwest wind 21 to 27 km/h, with gusts as high as 45 km/h.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

    High: 9 °C

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain showers before 8pm, then snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. South wind 13 to 18 km/h decreasing to 5 to 10 km/h after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 27 km/h.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

    Low: 1 °C

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow showers before 10am, then rain showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 7. South wind 8 to 16 km/h becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 km/h.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Rain/Snow
    then Showers

    High: 7 °C

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -1. West wind 10 to 14 km/h becoming north after midnight.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: -1 °C

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 16. North wind 13 to 21 km/h, with gusts as high as 35 km/h.

    Sunny

    High: 16 °C

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 2. North wind 13 to 18 km/h, with gusts as high as 27 km/h.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 2 °C

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 4. Southeast wind 18 to 26 km/h, with gusts as high as 40 km/h.
Saturday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 16. Breezy, with a south wind 27 to 32 km/h increasing to 40 to 45 km/h in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 70 km/h.
Saturday Night
Rain showers before 2am, then rain and snow showers. Low around 1. Breezy, with a south wind 40 to 45 km/h decreasing to 29 to 34 km/h after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 70 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all rain after 10am. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 9. Southwest wind 21 to 27 km/h, with gusts as high as 45 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain showers before 8pm, then snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. South wind 13 to 18 km/h decreasing to 5 to 10 km/h after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 27 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
A chance of snow showers before 10am, then rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 7. South wind 8 to 16 km/h becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -1. West wind 10 to 14 km/h becoming north after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 16. North wind 13 to 21 km/h, with gusts as high as 35 km/h.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 2. North wind 13 to 18 km/h, with gusts as high as 27 km/h.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 19. North wind 13 to 16 km/h becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 km/h.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 4. Southwest wind 10 to 14 km/h becoming south after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 19. Breezy, with a south wind 11 to 21 km/h increasing to 25 to 35 km/h. Winds could gust as high as 55 km/h.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 4. South wind 23 to 29 km/h, with gusts as high as 48 km/h.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 13. Breezy, with a south wind 26 to 31 km/h increasing to 32 to 37 km/h in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 60 km/h.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles SE Prescott AZ
 34.53°N 112.38°W (Elev. 1646 m)
4:26 pm MST Mar 29, 2024
6pm MST Mar 29, 2024-6pm MST Apr 5, 2024
 
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