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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.

Mostly Cloudy

42°F

6°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed SSE 9 MPH
Barometer 30.1 in (1019.3 mb)
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 02 Jan 09:54 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

Salt Lake City UT

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 40. East southeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of rain after 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 52. East southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 8pm. Cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain, mainly between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 52. South wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 52 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 39. South wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 49. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 49 °F

    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 40. East southeast wind around 6 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of rain after 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 52. East southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 8pm. Cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Rain, mainly between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 52. South wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 39. South wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 49. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
A chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Friday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Salt Lake City UT
 40.75°N 111.9°W (Elev. 4285 ft)
Last Update:
2:05 pm MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 9, 2026
 
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