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

South Valley Regional Airport (KSVR)

Lat: 40.6196°NLon: 111.99016°WElev: 4596.0ft.

Overcast

59°F

15°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed S 14 MPH
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.58 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Dec 12:15 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Cottonwood Heights UT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. South wind around 9 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am.  Low around 48. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 11am, then rain likely between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 56. South wind 8 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 56 °F

    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind 10 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly before 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 50. South wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 50 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. South wind around 9 mph.
Tonight
Rain likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Low around 48. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Christmas Day
Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 11am, then rain likely between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 56. South wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Rain, mainly before 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 50. South wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 47.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNE Cottonwood Heights UT
 40.67°N 111.8°W (Elev. 5075 ft)
2:03 am MST Dec 24, 2025
12pm MST Dec 24, 2025-6pm MST Dec 30, 2025
 
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