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Utah Weather Alert: 100% Rain Tuesday, Snow by Night Nov 15-19
Salt Lake City, UT —Utah's November weather is preparing for a dramatic shift. Mild afternoons will give way to widespread rain Tuesday, followed by a possible rain to snow transition as temperatures
By Owen Prescott · 2026-11-15T12:05:21.057Z
Salt Lake City, UT —Utah's November weather is preparing for a dramatic shift. Mild afternoons will give way to widespread rain Tuesday, followed by a possible rain to snow transition as temperatures approach freezing.
For Salt Lake City residents, the biggest concern arrives Tuesday evening, when wet pavement and colder air could create changing travel conditions.
According to the National Weather Service in Salt Lake City, rain chances reach 100% Tuesday, November 17, before temperatures fall toward 32 degrees that night.
The developing system could affect travel across Salt Lake County and the greater Salt Lake City metropolitan area, particularly along Interstate 15 and Interstate 80.
Tuesday Brings Widespread Rain Before Snow Becomes Possible Sunday, November 15, begins the five day outlook with partly sunny skies and temperatures reaching approximately 56 degrees.
Monday warms slightly to 59 degrees, although increasing cloud cover signals a change in the weather pattern.
By Tuesday, conditions become considerably wetter.
The National Weather Service expects rain mainly after 11 a.m., with precipitation chances reaching 100%.
Temperatures should reach approximately 53 degrees, while southeast winds remain around 6 mph.
Rainfall amounts between one quarter and one half inch are possible during the day.
Drivers should prepare for wet pavement, reduced visibility during heavier showers and potentially slower travel.
Temperatures Fall to Freezing Tuesday Night Tuesday evening introduces the week's most important transition.
Rain is expected before 8 p.m., followed by a rain and snow mixture between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. Wednesday.
Rain then becomes likely again after 2 a.m.
The precipitation probability remains near 90%, with temperatures falling to approximately 32 degrees.
Little or no snow accumulation is expected in Salt Lake City.
However, temperatures near freezing could create isolated slick spots wherever moisture freezes on exposed surfaces.
Bridges, overpasses and untreated roads deserve particular attention.
Wednesday, November 18, brings a temporary improvement, with mostly sunny skies and temperatures near 50 degrees.
Another Wet Pattern Arrives Thursday The break will not last long.
Rain chances return Wednesday night before becoming more widespread Thursday.
Thursday's high reaches approximately 49 degrees, with rain likely after 11 a.m.
By Thursday night, forecasters expect rain before 2 a.m. Friday, followed by a rain and snow mixture.
This second period of unsettled weather could extend into the weekend.
Salt Lake City Five Day Weather Outlook: November 15 19 Sunday, Nov. 15: Partly sunny with a high near 56°F. Partly cloudy tonight, low near 37°F. Monday, Nov. 16: Mostly cloudy and mild, with a high near 59°F. Mostly cloudy Monday night, low near 40°F. Tuesday, Nov. 17: Rain mainly after 11 a.m., with a 100% precipitation chance. High near 53°F. Rain and snow possible Tuesday night, low near 32°F. Wednesday, Nov. 18: Mostly sunny with a high near 50°F. Slight chance of rain after 11 p.m., low near 34°F. Thursday, Nov. 19: Rain likely, mainly after 11 a.m. High near 49°F. Rain changes to a rain and snow mixture late Thursday night, low near 34°F. Looking Ahead: November 20 21 Friday brings rain and snow, with a high near 44 degrees. Mixed precipitation remains likely Friday night as temperatures fall near 32 degrees.
Saturday carries another chance of rain and snow, with partly sunny skies and a high near 46 degrees.
Snowfall amounts remain uncertain, and the supplied city forecast does not indicate significant accumulation.
Are you preparing for Tuesday's rain and possible snow, or planning to travel I 15 or I 80 this week? Tell us what conditions you're seeing around Salt Lake City.