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

46°F

8°C

Humidity 28%
Wind Speed SSE 3 MPH
Barometer 30.17 in (1021.67 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Jan 05:55 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles SW Payson AZ

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the evening.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow showers, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 37. North wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Northeast wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the evening.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind around 6 mph.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow showers, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 37. North wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Northeast wind around 7 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 43. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. East wind 5 to 7 mph becoming north after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 46. North wind around 7 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Northeast wind around 8 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 49. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles SW Payson AZ
 34.13°N 111.49°W (Elev. 6870 ft)
3:03 pm MST Jan 21, 2026
6pm MST Jan 21, 2026-6pm MST Jan 28, 2026
 
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