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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

57°F

14°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed SSE 24 MPH
Barometer 29.95 in (1014.22 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 Dec 11:20 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

Salt Lake City UT

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. South wind around 13 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. South southeast wind around 11 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 53. South wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 53 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain showers before 5am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 36. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Showers then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all snow after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming west northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °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 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Christmas Day
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. South wind around 13 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. South southeast wind around 11 mph.
Friday
Rain, mainly between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 53. South wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
Rain showers before 5am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 36. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all snow after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming west northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 35.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 38.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 47.
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Point Forecast:
Salt Lake City UT
 40.78°N 111.88°W (Elev. 4570 ft)
Last Update:
2:04 am MST Dec 25, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11am MST Dec 25, 2025-6pm MST Dec 31, 2025
 
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