Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Payson Airport (KPAN)

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

Clear

61°F

16°C

Humidity 21%
Wind Speed W 6 MPH
Barometer 30.1 in (1019.3 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Jan 02:35 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW Tonto Basin AZ

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Light east wind.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 41. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 67. North wind around 7 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 67 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Light east wind.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 41. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 67. North wind around 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Northeast wind 3 to 8 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Northeast wind around 7 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 62. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNW Tonto Basin AZ
 34.03°N 111.36°W (Elev. 3199 ft)
3:34 pm MST Jan 19, 2026
4pm MST Jan 19, 2026-6pm MST Jan 25, 2026
 
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