Heavy Rainfall to Bring Flooding Threat to California; Heavy Snow in the Sierra

A strong atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall to California through the holiday week. The heaviest rainfall is expected on Wednesday in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall is expected in the Sierra Nevada from the atmospheric river, raising concerns for major snow‐load impacts. Travel may be difficult to impossible over the passes. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

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

Clear

55°F

13°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed SSE 24 MPH
Barometer 30.01 in (1016.26 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Dec 05:05 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNE Salt Lake City International Airport UT

  • Today

    Today: A 50 percent chance of rain after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. South wind around 14 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am.  Low around 48. South southeast wind around 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11am, then a chance of rain between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  High near 58. South wind 15 to 17 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 58 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind 15 to 17 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  High near 53. South wind 14 to 17 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 53 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then rain, mainly after 8pm.  Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Showers then
    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of rain after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. South wind around 14 mph.
Tonight
Rain likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Low around 48. South southeast wind around 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Christmas Day
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11am, then a chance of rain between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. High near 58. South wind 15 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind 15 to 17 mph.
Friday
Rain likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 53. South wind 14 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then rain, mainly after 8pm. Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday
A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNE Salt Lake City International Airport UT
 40.84°N 111.94°W (Elev. 4252 ft)
2:03 am MST Dec 24, 2025
5am MST Dec 24, 2025-6pm MST Dec 30, 2025
 
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