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Heavy Rainfall to Bring Flooding Threat to California; Heavy Snow in the Sierra

A strong atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall to California through the holiday week. The heaviest rainfall is expected on Wednesday in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall is expected in the Sierra Nevada from the atmospheric river, raising concerns for major snow‐load impacts. Travel may be difficult to impossible over the passes. Read More >

Current conditions at

Payson Airport (KPAN)

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

Overcast

48°F

9°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed ESE 3 MPH
Barometer 30.31 in (1026.41 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Dec 01:35 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles N Tonto Basin AZ

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Showers. Low around 50. East wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. East wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. East wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Showers, mainly before 11am. High near 62. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

    Low: 50 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. South wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. South wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind around 6 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers. Low around 50. East wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Showers likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. East wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. East wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Christmas Day
Showers, mainly before 11am. High near 62. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. South wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. South wind 3 to 7 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind around 6 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Northeast wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Northeast wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. East wind around 7 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles N Tonto Basin AZ
 34.1°N 111.35°W (Elev. 3199 ft)
Last Update:
12:31 am MST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2am MST Dec 24, 2025-6pm MST Dec 30, 2025
 
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