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

52°F

11°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed E 3 MPH
Barometer 30.34 in (1027.43 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Dec 09:15 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSE Payson AZ

  • Today

    Today: Showers likely, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. East wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 59 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely, mainly after 11pm.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 49. East wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Showers.  High near 58. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming south in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 58 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 57. South wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 52. South wind around 7 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind around 7 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Northeast wind around 7 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. East wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tonight
Showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 49. East wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Christmas Day
Showers. High near 58. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. South wind 6 to 9 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind around 6 mph.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. South wind around 7 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind around 7 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Northeast wind around 7 mph.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northeast wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. East wind 6 to 9 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SSE Payson AZ
 34.15°N 111.3°W (Elev. 4396 ft)
3:15 am MST Dec 24, 2025
9am MST Dec 24, 2025-6pm MST Dec 30, 2025
 
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