Residents in Salt Lake City are brushing off the last of a light snowfall that set a serene winter scene this morning. According to the National Weather Service, the light snow started to taper off, and skies are expected to clear up as the day progresses. Temperatures hovered at a chilly 36 degrees Fahrenheit with a wind chill making it feel more like 29 degrees. For those venturing out, the humidity stood at 80%, with a north-northeast wind speed of 9 MPH.
The forecast detailed by the NWS indicates an improvement in conditions throughout the day. Today a 30 percent chance of snow before 11 am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 37, the NWS report states. The wind, having shifted northwest, will circulate at 6 mph. Cumulatively, less than a half inch of additional snow is expected to accumulate.
Tonight's forecast looks promising for stargazers with an expectation of mostly clear skies and a low dropping to around 19 degrees. As calm winds grace the evening atmosphere, it seems like a tranquil end to the chilly day. The outlook for Tuesday is one of sunshine with temperatures climbing slightly to a high near 34, while Tuesday night partly cloudy skies will return with a low stable around 19 degrees.
For those planning to see in the New Year outdoors, the weather might just cooperate. The NWS predicts a 30 percent chance of snow after 11 am on New Year's Day, with mostly cloudy conditions prevailing and a high again near the 37-degree mark. "New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible," as per the National Weather Service, hinting at a potential gentle dusting to usher in 2025.
The remainder of the week remains a blend of clouds and sun, with sporadic chances of snow, notably on Wednesday night and again over the weekend. High temperatures fluctuate in the low 40s while overnight lows dip into the 20s. However, Salt Lake City residents should keep their rain gear at hand for Friday evening as rain is a possibility heading into Saturday, which brings with it chances of rain and snow likely to paint the city in strokes of white and gray.
