
Residents of Salt Lake City are experiencing overcast skies today, with temperatures hovering at a chilly 28°F, according to the latest report from the National Weather Service. Humidity stands at 58%, and despite a light breeze from the south-southeast at 6 MPH, the wind chill could make it feel as cold as 21°F.
Those in SLC should see the clouds parting, as the forecast indicates a shift towards sunnier days ahead. The National Weather Service predicts "Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Calm wind," for the remainder of today. Come nightfall, temperatures are expected to dip to around 21 degrees under mostly clear skies, maintaining the calm wind conditions, according to the National Weather Service.
Looking forward to the middle of the week, Wednesday promises ample sunshine and slightly warmer weather, with highs forecasted to be near 38°F and a continuation of the calm wind. The evening will likely mirror the previous night's conditions, mostly clear with lows settling around 22°F.
As the week progresses, Thursday's outlook is optimistic, offering, "Sunny, with a high near 41. Calm wind," per the National Weather Service. That night, though, will see temperatures drop to about 25 degrees. Friday follows suit with mostly sunny skies and a high of 42 though the night brings a change, ushering in a chance of snow after 11 p.m. and dropping temperatures to around 20°F.
As the weekend arrives, snow remains a possibility, and Saturday's daytime conditions will be partly sunny with a high near 30°F. The cold persists into the evening, with the mercury falling to a low of around 11 degrees. Sunday will offer a small respite from the snow chances, featuring mostly sunny weather with a high of 26°F, before dropping to a low of around 7°F at night.
The following Monday, which commemorates Martin Luther King Jr. Day, will dawn bright and sunny with a high near 27°F, providing a moment of solace in the cold stretch.