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

SUNSET POINT (QSPA3)

Lat: 34.18847°NLon: 112.13467°WElev: 3380.0ft.

NA

50°F

10°C

Humidity 23%
Wind Speed N 14 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill45°F (7°C)
Last update 30 Dec 08:53 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles E Black Canyon City AZ

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. North wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. North wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm  in the afternoon.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers.  Low around 50. Light east wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Showers

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Showers.  High near 59. South wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 59 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Light south wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Showers
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    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Light southwest wind.

    High: 62 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable  in the morning.

    High: 62 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. North wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. North wind 6 to 8 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Showers. Low around 50. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
New Year's Day
Showers. High near 59. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Light southwest wind.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Light and variable wind.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the morning.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Light and variable wind.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the morning.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph after midnight.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the morning.
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Point Forecast:
22 Miles E Black Canyon City AZ
 34.12°N 111.74°W (Elev. 3077 ft)
3:39 am MST Dec 30, 2025
9am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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