Residents of Salt Lake City can expect variable weather conditions over the next week with a mix of snow, sunshine, and cloudy skies dominating the forecast. According to the National Weather Service, today's weather will start with a likelihood of snow before 11 a.m., followed by a chance of mixed rain and snow until the afternoon when the skies will clear up slightly. With overcast conditions in the morning, the temperature is expected to peak at a chilly 40 degrees, accompanied by winds shifting from calm to a light west-northwest breeze.
The NWS predicts a high chance of precipitation at 70%, although snow accumulation is forecasted to be minimal with less than half an inch. The wind chill factor will drop the felt temperature down to a biting 32 degrees, so residents should bundle up when stepping outside. By tonight, the skies are anticipated to clear up, leading to a low of around 25 degrees, and favorable conditions for those hoping to stargaze under a serene, mostly clear sky.
Looking further ahead, Sunday promises fair weather with ample sunshine a calm wind, and a slightly warmer high near 44 degrees. However, as the workweek begins, the chance of precipitation returns with a 70% likelihood of snow before 8 a.m. on Monday, turning into a mix of rain and snow until the afternoon when snow is again likely. Daytime temperatures will hover in the low 40s, while nighttime temperatures will drop below freezing.
Snow remains a consistent theme as the week progresses, with potential for light accumulations. Tuesday offers a slight reprieve, presenting a slim 20 percent chance of snow before giving way to mostly sunny skies and a high nearing 35 degrees. The midweek forecast proposes a gradual warming trend with mostly sunny days and partly cloudy nights before temperatures rise towards a more comfortable high near 53 degrees by Friday.
