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Utah commuters step into damp air and glistening pavement this Monday morning as rain falls steadily across the Salt Lake Valley. Windshields stay busy, gutters run fast, and the Wasatch fades behind low clouds as Winter 2026 starts the workweek with urgency.
According to the National Weather Service, rain continues through late morning, with temperatures climbing into the upper 40s. Winds stay light, but steady rainfall creates slick travel on I-15, I-80, and key surface roads during school and work commutes. Allow extra braking distance and watch for pooling water in low spots…