Residents of Salt Lake City might want to keep their umbrellas close at hand in the upcoming days, according to the latest weather forecasts. According to the National Weather Service, today will be overcast with temperatures around 52°F and a comfortable humidity level of 50 percent. Those going outside can expect a mild south wind blowing at 6 to 8 mph. Despite the cloudy conditions, temperatures are expected to rise, with a high near 73°F anticipated later in the day.
As evening descends, those mostly cloudy skies are forecasted to persist, with night-time temperatures dipping to a low around 48. The southeast wind is predicted to maintain a steady pace of 6 to 8 mph. Monday will provide some respite from the clouds, heralding mostly sunny skies and a high near 63, with light and variable wind shifting to a west-northwest direction in the afternoon. But this glimpse of clarity is not meant to last long, as rain is likely post-midnight, bringing along a 70% chance of precipitation.
The weather narrative takes a notably damp turn on Tuesday, with an 80% chance of rain and day-time highs expected to hover near 47 degrees. The northwest wind will gain momentum, ranging from 6 to 11 mph. Tuesday night could see a curious mix, with rain likely before 3 am, followed by a chance of rain and snow, albeit with little to no snow accumulation forecasted. Temperatures will veer towards the chilly, plunging to a low of around 32 degrees.
Those hoping for a break in the weather can look modestly forward to Wednesday, which promises a slight chance of rain and snow before noon, before the sun claims the sky, pushing highs to around 49 degrees. Come Wednesday night and Thursday, conditions are set to improve steadily, turning partly cloudy with lows around 33 degrees and highs climbing back up to a comfortable 55. However, the forecast hints at another bout of rain possibly reaching the city after midnight on Thursday. Ending the week, Friday offers a hint of sun amid a slight chance of rain, with temperatures expected to peak near 53.
