Snow Squalls May Impact the Northeast on Thursday; Dangerously Cold Arctic Air Impact the North-Central US

Snow showers and snow squalls are likely to develop across the Northeast on Thursday. Lake effect snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes. An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures, gusty winds and dangerous wind chills to the Northern Plains before expanding to the South and East. A major winter storm will begin impacting the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Payson Airport (KPAN)

Lat: 34.2568364°NLon: 111.3392558°WElev: 5157.0ft.

Clear

43°F

6°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed ENE 3 MPH
Barometer 30.18 in (1022.01 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Jan 09:15 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Tonto Basin AZ

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

    High: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers.  High near 51. West wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 51 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain showers before 11pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. North wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 54. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Light and variable wind.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
Showers. High near 51. West wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain showers before 11pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. North wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 54. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 59. Light and variable wind.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Light northeast wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 61. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. North wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 65. Light east wind.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Tonto Basin AZ
 33.94°N 111.3°W (Elev. 2746 ft)
8:35 pm MST Jan 21, 2026
9pm MST Jan 21, 2026-6pm MST Jan 28, 2026
 
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