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

Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City International Airport (KSLC)

Lat: 40.77069°NLon: 111.96503°WElev: 4226.0ft.

Mostly Cloudy

55°F

13°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed SE 13 MPH
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.59 mb)
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Dec 03:54 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

South Salt Lake UT

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of rain after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. South southeast wind 8 to 13 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am.  Low around 48. South southeast 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 a chance of rain between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  High near 58. South wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 58 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind around 11 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly before 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 53. South wind 10 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 53 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then rain likely after 11pm.  Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Showers then
    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of rain after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. South southeast wind 8 to 13 mph.
Tonight
Rain likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Low around 48. South southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Christmas Day
Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 11am, then a chance of rain between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. High near 58. South wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind around 11 mph.
Friday
Rain, mainly before 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 53. South wind 10 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then rain likely after 11pm. Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday
A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
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Point Forecast:
South Salt Lake UT
 40.73°N 111.9°W (Elev. 4268 ft)
2:03 am MST Dec 24, 2025
4am MST Dec 24, 2025-6pm MST Dec 30, 2025
 
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