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

Payson Airport (KPAN)

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

Overcast

50°F

10°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed S 5 MPH
Barometer 30.27 in (1025.06 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill48°F (9°C)
Last update 24 Dec 02:55 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles NW Tonto Basin AZ

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Showers.  Temperature falling to around 46 by 11am. South wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 50 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 48. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming northeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Northeast wind 8 to 10 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Tonight
Showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Christmas Day
Showers. Temperature falling to around 46 by 11am. South wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind around 8 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind 6 to 8 mph.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Northeast wind 8 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Northeast wind 11 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Northeast wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Northeast wind 12 to 17 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles NW Tonto Basin AZ
 34.06°N 111.45°W (Elev. 6972 ft)
2:07 pm MST Dec 24, 2025
3pm MST Dec 24, 2025-6pm MST Dec 30, 2025
 
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