Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Safford, Safford Municipal Airport (KSAD)

Lat: 32.86°NLon: 109.64°WElev: 3176ft.

Fair

40°F

4°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed SE 12 mph
Barometer 30.42 in (1029.4 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 30 Dec 7:51 am MST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles E Blue AZ

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. North wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Showers.  High near 55. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 55 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. North wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
New Year's Day
Showers. High near 55. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles E Blue AZ
 33.57°N 108.93°W (Elev. 6581 ft)
5:01 am MST Dec 30, 2025
8am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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