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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

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

Overcast

46°F

8°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed SSE 8 MPH
Barometer 30.1 in (1019.3 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 02 Jan 01:05 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNE Cottonwood Heights UT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of rain before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Calm wind.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph after midnight.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. South wind around 6 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South southeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 52. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain. High near 49. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain before 5am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of rain before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Calm wind.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. South wind around 6 mph.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South southeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 52. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Rain. High near 49. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
A chance of rain before 5am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNE Cottonwood Heights UT
 40.69°N 111.8°W (Elev. 4797 ft)
Last Update:
2:04 am MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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