Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

Current conditions at

SR-224 at Meadows Drive (UT224)

Lat: 40.6757°NLon: 111.52115°WElev: 6697.0ft.

no precip

60°F

16°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed NW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Aug 08:40 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Alta UT

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 72. South wind 8 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 76. South wind around 7 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Southeast wind around 7 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 72. South wind 8 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 76. South wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming east after midnight.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Southeast wind around 7 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Alta UT
 40.6°N 111.64°W (Elev. 9800 ft)
3:04 am MDT Aug 12, 2025
9am MDT Aug 12, 2025-6pm MDT Aug 18, 2025
 
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