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.

Mostly Cloudy

60°F

16°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.96 in (1014.56 mb)
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Dec 12:54 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

Salt Lake City International Airport UT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. South southeast wind around 14 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am.  Low around 49. South southeast wind 11 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Showers

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Rain 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 13 to 16 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 around 14 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 53. South wind 13 to 15 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

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. South southeast wind around 14 mph.
Tonight
Rain likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Low around 49. South southeast wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Christmas Day
Rain 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 13 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind around 14 mph.
Friday
Rain, mainly between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 53. South wind 13 to 15 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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Point Forecast:
Salt Lake City International Airport UT
 40.79°N 111.96°W (Elev. 4232 ft)
2:03 am MST Dec 24, 2025
1pm MST Dec 24, 2025-6pm MST Dec 30, 2025
 
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