As the City of Salt Lake braces for a weekend of varied weather conditions, residents can expect patchy smoke and clear skies through the remainder of Friday, with temperatures poised to hit a high near 92 degrees Fahrenheit, reported the National Weather Service (NWS). Lingering smoke is also predicted to continue into the night, with low temperatures expected around 64 degrees and wind shifts occurring from west-southwest to east after midnight, as reported by the National Weather Service.
The NWS detailed forecast anticipates consistently sunny skies for Saturday, again with a high nearing the 93-degree mark. Even with zeroing in on an east wind around 6 mph that will let up come the evening. As we turn into Sunday, the area sees a slight climatic shift, with a 20 percent chance of morning showers before the sun claims the sky, soaring to a high near 91 degrees. Meanwhile, winds will continue the dance from east to a more pronounced southwest in the afternoon.
Sunday night, the forecast suggests an increase in activity with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms expected, after which chances ramp up after midnight. With a 30 percent possibility of precipitation, temperatures are slated to dip to a low of around 67 degrees. Come Monday, perennial showers seem to make their final bow before noon, leaning towards mostly sunny conditions and a high closer to 83 degrees, a notable cool down from the weekend.
Post-Monday provides an optimistic outlook for those planning their week, as per the NWS. Clear nights and sunny days take precedence, with Tuesday offering up a refreshing high of near 78 degrees. Midweek delivers more of the same with highs staying around the 80-degree point, with only a slight chance of showers as we slip into Wednesday night and temperatures bottom out at 57 degrees. The weather then transitions once more, with Thursday encasing a chance of showers and thunderstorms amidst mostly sunny conditions and a high hovering near 76 degrees. Clouds may gather, but the forecast from NWS Salt Lake City suggests a week predominantly under the rule of Sol.
