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Snow Squalls May Impact New Year's Eve Travel from the Great Lakes to the Northeast; Heavy Rain Returns to California

An Alberta clipper will bring lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes, with the highest snow totals downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario. Snow squalls may impact New Year's Eve travel during the evening and overnight hours across parts of the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, and Northeast. Heavy rain will bring a flash flooding threat for southern California on New Year's Eve into New Year's Day. Read More >

Current conditions at

Payson Airport (KPAN)

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

Clear

48°F

9°C

Humidity 18%
Wind Speed E 4 MPH
Barometer 30.32 in (1026.75 mb)
Dewpoint 7°F (-14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill47°F (8°C)
Last update 30 Dec 07:55 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles ENE Payson AZ

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 40. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Light and variable wind.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers. Low around 43. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Showers

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Showers. High near 52. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 52 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers. Low around 42. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Light southwest wind.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Calm wind.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Light south wind.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 40. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday Night
Showers. Low around 43. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
New Year's Day
Showers. High near 52. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Showers. Low around 42. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Light southwest wind.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Calm wind.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Light south wind.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Light south wind.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Light and variable wind.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Light southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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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:
3:40 pm MST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8pm MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 6, 2026
 
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