Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

PINE (QPNA3)

Lat: 34.37181°NLon: 111.4555°WElev: 5313.0ft.

73°F

23°C

Humidity	14%
Wind Speed	NW 3 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	21°F (-6°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	19 Mar 08:22 AM MST

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Extended Forecast for

9 Miles WNW Payson AZ

Today
High: 93 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 61 °F
Clear
Friday
High: 93 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 62 °F
Clear
Saturday
High: 91 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 60 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 86 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 59 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 86 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight

Clear, with a low around 61. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night

Clear, with a low around 62. West wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 91. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 86. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.

Monday Night

Clear, with a low around 59. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 88. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Tuesday Night

Clear, with a low around 60. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 87. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

Point Forecast:

9 Miles WNW Payson AZ
34.29°N 111.46°W (Elev. 4573 ft)

Last Update:

4:24 am MST Mar 19, 2026

Forecast Valid:

9am MST Mar 19, 2026-6pm MST Mar 25, 2026

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