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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

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

light rain,mist

37°F

3°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed WNW 3 MPH
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Last update 02 Jan 03:20 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Salt Lake City UT

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain before 5am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Low around 39. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 8am, then gradually ending. High near 48. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. East wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. South wind around 6 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South southeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain before 5am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Low around 39. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 8am, then gradually ending. High near 48. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. East wind 3 to 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. South wind around 6 mph.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South southeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Salt Lake City UT
 40.78°N 111.85°W (Elev. 4911 ft)
Last Update:
2:04 am MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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