Precipitation Data

Cloud Base Height is an important measurement for meteorology because it helps us determine the vertical profile of clouds and by association, an estimate of energy exchange between clouds and the surface. This is a pivotal part of forecasting, especially for pilots and weather models.

The current observed cloud base height in Salt Lake City, Utah is 0 kilometers

Cloud Ceiling Height in conjunction whith Cloud Base Height helps us further understand a clouds vertical profile. This can help us understand the type of cloud, thundercloud potential and its effects on the atmospheric system. In addition, this is also a key piece of information for aviation and weather models.

The current cloud ceiling height in Salt Lake City, Utah is 0 kilometers

Visibility is defined as the horizontal opacity of the atmosphere at the point the observation is made. This is an important measurement in regards to safety. It helps people make informed decisions as to travel and the conditions they would have to endure.

The current visibility in Salt Lake City, Utah is 1.49 kilometers

Precipitation Intensity itself is self explanatory. But what isn't, is the atmospheric conditions that leads to different precipitation types. For frozen rain to occur we must see an atmospheric profile in which temperatures are below freezing until the precipitation reaches close to the surface at which point the temperature is above freezing and the ice droplet melts, but before reaching the ground, freezes again in a below freezing layer. Snow on the other hand, must have consistently below freezing temperatures in its entire path to remain snow. Sleet, much like frozen rain, starts below freezing but then encounters a warming layer higher in the atmosphere than frozen rain. It then falls through a thicker freezing layer again higher in the atmosphere and falls as sleet

The current precipitation intensity in Salt Lake City, Utah is
rain: 0 mm/hr
sleet: 0 mm/hr
snow: 0.5 mm/hr
and the probability of precipitation is 100%

Humidity is often confused with Dewpoint temperature in the sense that many people believe they are measuring the same thing. This is almost the case. Humidity as opposed to Dewpoint temperature, is not an absolute measurement but rather, a percentage that informs us of the amount of water vapor in the air. This measurement tells us how close the air is to saturation.

The current humdity in Salt Lake City, Utah is 98%

Surface Pressure is a measurement of the atmospheric pressure at the surface. This will vary based on geography due to elevation factors. Pressure is often used to predict weather patterns because significant shifts in atmospheric pressure can be indicators of different weather types. For example, pressure lines that are closer together typically indicate higher winds. Sharp decreases in pressure can also indicate inclement weather. It is important to note that while these are typical patters, they are not absolutes.

The current surface pressure in Salt Lake City, Utah is 851.25 hPa