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Heavy Rainfall to Bring Flooding Threat to California; Heavy Snow in the Sierra

A strong atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall to California through the holiday week. The heaviest rainfall is expected on Wednesday in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall is expected in the Sierra Nevada from the atmospheric river, raising concerns for major snow‐load impacts. Travel may be difficult to impossible over the passes. Read More >

Current conditions at

Prescott, Love Field (KPRC)

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

Overcast

48°F

9°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed SE 9 MPH
Barometer 30.25 in (1024.38 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 24 Dec 01:35 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

Prescott AZ

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Showers. Patchy fog after 4am. Steady temperature around 48. South wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. South wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 57 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers, mainly after 11pm. Low around 47. South wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Showers

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then showers likely. High near 55. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 55 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind around 8 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers. Patchy fog after 4am. Steady temperature around 48. South wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Showers likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. South wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers, mainly after 11pm. Low around 47. South wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Christmas Day
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then showers likely. High near 55. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind around 8 mph becoming north after midnight.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Northeast wind around 8 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Northeast wind around 8 mph.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Prescott AZ
 34.57°N 112.44°W (Elev. 5282 ft)
Last Update:
12:31 am MST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1am MST Dec 24, 2025-6pm MST Dec 30, 2025
 
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