Residents in Salt Lake City should prepare for a mix of sunny skies and potential thunderstorms over the coming week, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service (NWS). Today, the city can expect a 20 percent chance of showers after 3 p.m., with temperatures peaking at 88 degrees and a brisk south wind between 8 to 15 mph.
According to the National Weather Service, the chance of showers and thunderstorms rises before midnight, then a slight chance persists between midnight and 3 a.m., with the low around 62 degrees. The wind, originally from the east-southeast at 6 to 11 mph, should ensure cooler temperatures in the evening. The likelihood of precipitation tonight stands at 40 percent, making it a coin toss for those wondering if they'll need their umbrellas.
The forecast for Monday shows increasing cloud cover with a 40 percent chance of showers after noon, and temperatures are expected to hit near 84 degrees. The wind will change from east-southeast to south later in the day, moving at 7 to 15 mph. As we move into Monday night, showers and possibly a thunderstorm are forecasted before midnight, and there is a continued chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. It will be mostly cloudy, with lows around 56 degrees and the south-southeast wind continuing at 8 to 10 mph.
Come Tuesday, the chance of showers remains, with thunderstorms also possible after noon despite mostly cloudy conditions. The high will be significantly cooler, near 68 degrees, with a gentle south wind of 5 to 13 mph. The chance of precipitation is 50 percent, signaling a wet start to the week. As for Wednesday through Saturday, the pattern of slight to moderate chances of showers and thunderstorms continues, particularly in the afternoons and evenings. The high temperatures will remain relatively steady, hovering around the 70-degree mark with overnight lows near 50 degrees.
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