The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a detailed forecast for the coming days, predicting a mix of rain and possible snow. According to the National Weather Service, residents can expect a 100% chance of rain today with a high near 45 degrees Fahrenheit and a south wind blowing at 3 to 5 mph. As evening approaches, temperatures are slated to drop to around 29 degrees, transitioning the rain into a mix with snow, and forecasting an 80% chance of precipitation.
The outlook for Wednesday morning sees a dwindling 20 percent chance of snow before 8 am, giving way to partly sunny skies and a high approximating 38 degrees. The calm of the northwest wind is likely to persist through a partly cloudy Wednesday night with temps taking a dip down to about 22 degrees. Those looking forward to Thanksgiving Day can breathe a sigh of relief with the promise of sunny skies and a high hovering near 39 degrees, accompanied by calm winds.
Continuing through the holiday weekend, the forecast suggests a pattern of mostly clear nights with lows settling around 22 degrees and sunny days with highs rising slightly to the 40-degree mark. This consistent, if not brisk, weather pattern is projected to last from Friday through to Monday, indicating a stretch of stable conditions for anyone engaging in outdoor post-Thanksgiving activities or early holiday shopping endeavors.
The NWS advisory notes negligible new snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible tonight, which should be a relief for travelers and residents alike. For those venturing out in the evenings or early mornings, however, be prepared for the chill with temperatures expected to reach a low of 24 to 26 degrees from Saturday night through to Sunday night. As for the start of the following week, Monday appears to remain mostly sunny with a high near 42, denoting a gentle ease into the winter season in Salt Lake City.
