Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Prescott, Love Field (KPRC)

Lat: 34.64917°NLon: 112.42222°WElev: 5043.0ft.

Rain

50°F

10°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed S 5 MPH
Barometer 30.19 in (1022.35 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill48°F (9°C)
Last update 25 Dec 05:35 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

Prescott AZ

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Steady temperature around 50. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Showers

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then showers likely.  High near 56. South wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 56 °F

    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 56. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain showers before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 51. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind around 8 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 51. North wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Northeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Steady temperature around 50. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Christmas Day
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then showers likely. High near 56. South wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Saturday
A chance of rain showers before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind around 8 mph becoming north after midnight.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 51. North wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Northeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 54. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26. Northeast wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Light and variable wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Prescott AZ
 34.55°N 112.46°W (Elev. 5400 ft)
3:09 am MST Dec 25, 2025
5am MST Dec 25, 2025-6pm MST Dec 31, 2025
 
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