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.

Clear

55°F

13°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed SSE 28 MPH
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.93 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Dec 06:05 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles E Salt Lake City UT

  • Today

    Today: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. South southeast wind 8 to 11 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am.  Low around 42. East southeast wind around 10 mph becoming southwest in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11am, then rain likely between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 52. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 52 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind around 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely before 8am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 46. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers, becoming all snow after 8pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 38. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. South southeast wind 8 to 11 mph.
Tonight
Rain likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Low around 42. East southeast wind around 10 mph becoming southwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Christmas Day
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11am, then rain likely between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 52. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Rain likely before 8am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Some thunder is also possible. High near 46. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers, becoming all snow after 8pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles E Salt Lake City UT
 40.77°N 111.73°W (Elev. 6198 ft)
2:03 am MST Dec 24, 2025
6am MST Dec 24, 2025-6pm MST Dec 30, 2025
 
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