Residents in Salt Lake City should expect the chill of mist and the grip of a widespread haze as the National Weather Service forecasts calm but cloudy conditions with a high near 45 degrees today. According to the National Weather Service, the last update indicates an ESE wind blowing at a gentle 3 MPH, barometer readings at 30.36 in (1028.11 MB), and a dewpoint hanging at 27°F (-3°C).

Tonight, the shroud of haze will continue, laying over the city with only partly cloudy skies and a low hovering around 29 degrees. This particular weather pattern seems set to stay its course through the week, with temperatures steadily peaking mid-40s and dipping just below freezing at night. A calm wind will persist, reminding us of nature's softer touch amidst the wintry forecast.

Looking ahead to the weekend, the haze sticks around for Salt Lake City with mostly sunny skies and daytime highs tentatively climbing to 47 degrees by Saturday. While the nightfall heralds a mostly clear sky, temperatures are expected to take a gentle dip to around 29 degrees.

However, there's a change brewing on the horizon. The NWS notes a slight chance of rain and snow for Sunday, coupled with a partly sunny disposition and a high reaching near 45. These conditions are likely to continue into Sunday night with a low of around 25 degrees. The week's poised to begin with another slight chance of snow on Monday, however, the sun is expected to break through, warming things to a high near 39.