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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

54°F

12°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed S 21 MPH
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 Dec 09:20 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

Salt Lake City UT

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 48. South wind around 13 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain before 5pm, then rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 49. South wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance Rain
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow showers before 8pm, then rain showers between 8pm and 11pm, then rain and snow showers after 11pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 36. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely before 11am, then snow showers likely after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. North northwest wind 6 to 8 mph. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly 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: Mostly clear, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 48. South wind around 13 mph.
Friday
Rain before 5pm, then rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 49. South wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain and snow showers before 8pm, then rain showers between 8pm and 11pm, then rain and snow showers after 11pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 36. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Snow likely before 11am, then snow showers likely after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. North northwest wind 6 to 8 mph. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
Mostly 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 chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
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Point Forecast:
Salt Lake City UT
 40.8°N 111.88°W (Elev. 4970 ft)
Last Update:
2:04 pm MST Dec 25, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9pm MST Dec 25, 2025-6pm MST Jan 1, 2026
 
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