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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Payson Airport (KPAN)

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

Clear

59°F

15°C

Humidity 26%
Wind Speed NNE 10 MPH
Barometer 30.16 in (1021.34 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 03:15 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles ENE Payson AZ

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 47. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 77. North wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Light northeast wind.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Calm wind.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 90. Light and variable wind.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 58. Calm wind.

    Low: 58 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 58. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 58 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 47. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 77. North wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Light northeast wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Calm wind.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 90. Light and variable wind.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 58. Calm wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 58. Light and variable wind.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles ENE Payson AZ
 34.33°N 111.08°W (Elev. 5709 ft)
Last Update:
2:17 am MST Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am MST Mar 17, 2026-6pm MST Mar 23, 2026
 
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