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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

45°F

7°C

Humidity 22%
Wind Speed E 4 MPH
Barometer 30.29 in (1025.74 mb)
Dewpoint 8°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill43°F (6°C)
Last update 31 Dec 03:35 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles ENE Payson AZ

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Light and variable wind.

    High: 61 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers. Low around 43. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Showers

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Showers. High near 50. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 50 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 43. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Light southwest wind.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Calm wind.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Light and variable wind.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday Night
Showers. Low around 43. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
New Year's Day
Showers. High near 50. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 43. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Light southwest wind.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Calm wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Light and variable wind.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind around 6 mph.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles ENE Payson AZ
 34.35°N 111.08°W (Elev. 5997 ft)
Last Update:
3:30 am MST Dec 31, 2025
Forecast Valid:
3am MST Dec 31, 2025-6pm MST Jan 6, 2026
 
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