Residents in Salt Lake City can expect a mixture of cloudy skies and sunshine with mild temperatures today, according to the latest update from the National Weather Service. Currently, the city is experiencing 36°F with a light southeast breeze moving at around 5 MPH. Although the temperature reads 36°F, the wind chill makes it feel slightly colder at 32°F.
The NWS forecast indicates that today's high will hover near 56°F, under partly sunny conditions with mild wind factors coming into play. Transitioning into the night, the sky will take on a more clouded aspect, with the mercury expected to drop to around 40°F. While the wind chill made the morning feel cooler, the light east wind tonight at 3 to 6 mph should not impact the perceived temperature significantly.
Looking ahead at the weekend, a significant change is on the horizon. By Saturday afternoon, the chance of rain is 50 percent, the weather turning grayer with the day's high peaking at a near similar 54°F. Those persistent east winds that have been softly whispering will become a more noticeable southwestern breeze in the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
For Saturday night, rain is predicted to be a certainty, as the chance of precipitation hits 100 percent. As folks settle into their nocturnal retreats, they'll hear the southwest winds at 5 to 8 mph that will taper to a whisper after midnight. Temperatures will fall to a low near 36°F.
The NWS also forecasts that rain will likely continue into Sunday, primarily before noon. Even as the rain chances decrease to 70 percent, the clouds are expected to cling above, with a high around a chillier 44°F. The winds, taking on a northerly demeanor at 6 to 10 mph, will make sure to remind us of winter's impending approach. Reflecting on the week ahead, gradual clearing is expected with alternating chances of rain and snow, particularly on Tuesday and Tuesday night.
Salt Lake City's midweek weather appears to offer a brief respite from the precipitation, with Wednesday showing a slight chance of snow but otherwise mostly sunny skies and a high near 43°F. As residents indulge in the crisp clarity of the night, temperatures will once again dip, suggesting another cool night with a low of around 26°F. Looking toward the tail end of this forecast period, Thursday promises to deliver full sunshine and a slightly warmer high near 46°F.
