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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 >

Current conditions at

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

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

Mostly Cloudy

52°F

11°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed S 23 MPH
Barometer 29.92 in (1013.21 mb)
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 26 Dec 04:54 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

Salt Lake City UT

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 30 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly after 2pm. Steady temperature around 49. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 37. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow before 11am, then snow showers likely between 11am and 2pm, then snow likely after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 43. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Northwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind around 9 mph.
Friday
Rain, mainly after 2pm. Steady temperature around 49. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 37. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Snow before 11am, then snow showers likely between 11am and 2pm, then snow likely after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 43. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Northwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 32.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
New Year's Day
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
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Point Forecast:
Salt Lake City UT
 40.78°N 111.85°W (Elev. 4911 ft)
Last Update:
2:04 am MST Dec 26, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5am MST Dec 26, 2025-6pm MST Jan 1, 2026
 
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