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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.

Overcast

52°F

11°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed SSE 21 MPH
Barometer 29.96 in (1014.56 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 26 Dec 02:35 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Salt Lake City UT

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 50. South southeast wind around 16 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 54. South wind 13 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 37. South wind 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. High near 45. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. North northwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 50. South southeast wind around 16 mph.
Friday
A chance of rain, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 54. South wind 13 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 37. South wind 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. High near 45. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming northwest 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 22. North northwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 35.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 41.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
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 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Salt Lake City UT
 40.82°N 111.91°W (Elev. 4465 ft)
Last Update:
2:04 am MST Dec 26, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2am MST Dec 26, 2025-6pm MST Jan 1, 2026
 
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