Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Payson Airport (KPAN)

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

Clear

43°F

6°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed N 2 MPH
Barometer 30.18 in (1022.01 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Jan 09:15 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

Payson AZ

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Light northeast wind.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 63. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 30. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 62. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable  in the afternoon.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 31. Light northeast wind.

    Low: 31 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Calm wind.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Light northeast wind.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Light northeast wind.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 63. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 30. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 62. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 31. Light northeast wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Calm wind.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Light northeast wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Light and variable wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.
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Point Forecast:
Payson AZ
 34.23°N 111.34°W (Elev. 5000 ft)
9:08 pm MST Jan 18, 2026
9pm MST Jan 18, 2026-6pm MST Jan 25, 2026
 
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