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Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Prescott, Love Field (KPRC)

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

Rain

52°F

11°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed ESE 14 MPH
Barometer 30.18 in (1022.01 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Dec 08:20 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Prescott AZ

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers, mainly after 11pm. Low around 47. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Showers

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then showers likely. High near 56. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 56 °F

    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 56. South wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. South wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers, mainly after 11pm. Low around 47. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Christmas Day
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then showers likely. High near 56. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 56. South wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. South wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming north after midnight.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northeast wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE Prescott AZ
 34.64°N 112.42°W (Elev. 5000 ft)
Last Update:
3:48 pm MST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8pm MST Dec 24, 2025-6pm MST Dec 31, 2025
 
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