The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a weather update that brings both sunny spells and expected rainfall to the city this week. According to the National Weather Service, Salt Lake City residents can enjoy a bright sunny day today, with temperatures peaking at a comfortable 81 degrees despite the patchy smoke. Light and variable winds will accompany the clear skies, which will persist into the evening as temperatures drop to a nighttime low of around 56 degrees.
However, the weather is set to take a turn as Wednesday approaches, with a 20 percent chance of rain slated to start after noon. While Wednesday will begin mostly sunny with a high near 80, easterly winds are anticipated to shift south, bringing a shift in weather patterns. Evening forecasts predict an 80 percent chance of precipitation with showers and possibly a thunderstorm occurring after midnight, plunging temperatures to a low of around 49 degrees.
The possibility of inclement weather continues into Thursday and Friday, with an 80 percent likelihood of showers and thunderstorms on Thursday and a high temperature of around 62 degrees. The showers are expected to continue into the night. By Friday, the rain might ease up somewhat, though it is still likely, particularly before noon, with the forecast predicting a 70 percent chance of precipitation and a high near the 50-degree mark.
The weekend outlook seems more encouraging for those planning outdoor activities. Saturday will be mostly sunny with a high of 56 degrees, and even as the night cools to a low around 40, the clear skies are predicted to largely hold. Sunday should also stay mostly sunny, albeit with a slight chance of rain, and temperatures reaching up near 58 degrees. The clear pattern is projected to continue through Monday, offering a sunny start to the week with a high nearing 66 degrees.
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