The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City is forecasting a shift in weather patterns for the region, with a mix of sunny skies and potential thunderstorms ahead. According to the latest update, Salt Lake City starts the day with clear skies, a comfortable 72°F and a humidity of 35%. However, clouds are expected to increase, with the temperature climbing near 85 degrees.
Residents and visitors should be prepared to quickly seek shelter as there's a 60 percent chance of showers, and possibly a thunderstorm is forecasted to hit between noon and 3 pm today. "A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 3pm," as per the National Weather Service. Winds are expected to come from the south, gusting from 9 to 17 mph, making it necessary to securely keep outdoor belongings.
Transitioning into the night, there's a 50 percent chance of continued showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. The low for tonight is expected to be around 66°F with the south-southwest wind shifting to east southeast at a mild 8 to 10 mph. Looking ahead to Sunday, while the day starts mostly sunny, it might not end that way. There is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms developing afternoon, with highs approaching the 90s.
For those planning early week activities, unpredictability remains the constant theme of the forecast. Monday has a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon, as per the National Weather Service. Mostly sunny skies in the morning could again turn to afternoon showers, with temperatures on Monday predicted to reach near 92°F. Each night from Sunday through Thursday, temperatures will drop to the mid-to-high 60s, with varying chances of precipitation before the quieter skies of Tuesday and most of Wednesday.
