National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

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

Partly Cloudy

55°F

13°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed S 12 MPH
Barometer 29.88 in (1011.85 mb)
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Dec 08:05 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ESE Salt Lake City UT

Winter Weather Advisory December 26, 11:00am until December 28, 05:00am
Click here for hazard details and duration
Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly before 5am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Low around 49. South southwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Showers

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then a chance of rain between 8am and 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. High near 55. South southwest wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 55 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly before 5pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 51. South wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 51 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain before 11pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 11pm and 2am, then snow after 2am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 33. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain, mainly before 5am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Low around 49. South southwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Christmas Day
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then a chance of rain between 8am and 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. High near 55. South southwest wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Rain, mainly before 5pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 51. South wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
Rain before 11pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 11pm and 2am, then snow after 2am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 33. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 35.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 43.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 47.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...
Forecast Area
Tiles ©ESRI

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles ESE Salt Lake City UT
 40.76°N 111.79°W (Elev. 5597 ft)
Last Update:
2:04 pm MST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8pm MST Dec 24, 2025-6pm MST Dec 31, 2025
 
Forecast Discussion
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database

National Digital Forecast Database Maximum Temperature Forecast

High Temperature

National Digital Forecast Database Weather Element Forecast

Chance of Precipitation