Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

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

Clear

37°F

3°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed NW 5 MPH
Barometer 30.47 in (1031.83 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 30 Dec 02:20 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles SW Syracuse UT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a steady temperature around 35. Light west northwest wind.

    High: 35 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Light and variable wind.

    High: 40 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain and snow between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of rain after 2am.  Cloudy, with a low around 33. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain.  High near 41. Light and variable wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain, mainly before 11pm.  Low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a steady temperature around 35. Light west northwest wind.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of rain after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 33. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
New Year's Day
Rain. High near 41. Light and variable wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday Night
Rain, mainly before 11pm. Low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
A chance of rain, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles SW Syracuse UT
 40.96°N 112.23°W (Elev. 4836 ft)
2:04 pm MST Dec 30, 2025
2pm MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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