Residents of Salt Lake City can expect a range of weather conditions in the upcoming week, starting with a chance of rain and widespread haze today. According to the National Weather Service, the high is projected to be near 48 degrees, alongside calm winds, which are wrapping up with a partly cloudy night and a low of about 33 degrees.
Looking ahead to Tuesday, the forecast indicates a continuation of mostly cloudy skies bearing a high near 53 degrees and light east-southeast winds, 5 to 8 mph. Come Tuesday night, residents should brace for rain, starting after 11 pm, with the likelihood of precipitation hitting 80%.
For those dreaming of a white Christmas, the clouds may oblige with rain likely before 8 am on Christmas Day, and a chance of a rain-snow mix thereafter. A mostly cloudy day awaits with high temperatures around 41 degrees. The west-northwest wind will be mild, blowing at 5 to 7 mph, and the snow accumulation is predicted to be negligible.
The outlook for Wednesday night to the weekend suggests more of the cloudy vibes, with low temperatures dipping to the high 20s and daytime highs hovering around the lower 40s. Precipitation will visit again on Thursday, with rain and perhaps snow expected after 11 am. There's a 60% chance that the rain will linger into Thursday night.
Unsettled weather continues on Friday with a blend of rain and snow chances, leading into a similarly sporadic pattern of rain and snow possibilities through the weekend. By Sunday, though, a slight chance of rain and snow under mostly cloudy skies is anticipated, along with a moderate rise in temperature to a high near 52 degrees.
