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Lake Effect Snow through Friday; Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms and Mountain Snow in California

Periods of moderate to heavy lake effect snow will continue through Friday downwind of Lake Erie and Ontario. Several additional inches of accumulating snow are expected. A Pacific storm will bring heavy rain and mountain snow across California, the Southwest and Intermountain West today. Isolated severe thunderstorms and scattered flash flooding is possible across parts of southern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

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

light rain,mist

34°F

1°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed NNW 4 MPH
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 01 Jan 06:20 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Salt Lake City UT

Winter Weather Advisory January 1, 02:00pm until January 2, 11:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 8am, then rain. High near 43. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain before 2am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Steady temperature around 42. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly before 11am. High near 44. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain then
    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the evening.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Southeast wind around 7 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain before 2pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

New Year's Day
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 8am, then rain. High near 43. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Rain before 2am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Steady temperature around 42. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Rain, mainly before 11am. High near 44. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Southeast wind around 7 mph.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Sunday
Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
Rain before 2pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Salt Lake City UT
 40.8°N 111.85°W (Elev. 5512 ft)
Last Update:
2:08 am MST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am MST Jan 1, 2026-6pm MST Jan 7, 2026
 
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