Heavy Snow in the Central/Southern Rockies; Below Average Temperatures in the Central and Eastern US

Moderate to heavy snowfall is expected in the central/southern Rockies and adjacent High Plains today. Lake-enhanced snowfall is expected downwind of the Great Lakes today. Showers and thunderstorms will be possible this evening into tonight across the western Gulf Coast states. Temperatures across much of the central and eastern CONUS will remain below average and chilly to end the week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Watch in effect from December 5, 02:00 AM MST until December 7, 05:00 AM MST

Current conditions at

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

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

Overcast

39°F

4°C

Humidity	64%
Wind Speed	W 14 MPH
Barometer	30.16 in (1021.34 mb)
Dewpoint	28°F (-2°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	31°F (-1°C)
Last update	03 Dec 04:20 PM MST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

6 Miles ESE Salt Lake City UT

Winter Storm Watch December 5, 02:00am until December 7, 05:00am

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Winter Storm Watch

Tonight
Low: 22 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 33 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 28 °F
Snow Likely
Friday
High: 35 °F
Snow Likely
Friday Night
Low: 30 °F
Snow
Saturday
High: 36 °F
Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 27 °F
Chance Snow
Sunday
High: 37 °F
Chance Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 29 °F
Slight Chance
Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. West southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

Thursday Night

Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Friday

Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 35. South southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Friday Night

Snow. Low around 30. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Saturday

Snow before 8am, then snow showers, mainly after 8am. Some thunder is also possible. High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Saturday Night

A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Sunday

A chance of snow, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.

Sunday Night

A slight chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

Monday

A slight chance of snow before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

Tuesday

A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.