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Published on January 12, 2025
Chilly Temperatures and Sparse Snow Showers Greet Salt Lake City, Clear Skies on the HorizonSource: Andrew Smith from Seattle, WA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Residents of Salt Lake City are witnessing overcast skies and chilly temperatures today, with a current reading of 29°F and a humidity level reaching 92 percent. The day began with a slight chance of snow, primarily before 8 a.m., offering less than a half inch of accumulation, as reported by the National Weather Service. The cloud cover is expected to clear somewhat as the day progresses, with sunny spells breaking through and highs anticipating hovering around a chilly 33 degrees.

In a detailed forecast released earlier, the National Weather Service predicted that the calm winds of the morning are set to transform, picking up to a north-northwest flow at about 5 to 7 mph by the afternoon. With visibility standing strong at 10 miles, those out and about might just manage to not squint into the brightness that the afternoon promises after the clouds have parted. "TonightMostly clear, with a low around 18," explains the National Weather Service, signaling a crisp evening ahead as the northeast winds gently ease in and then out into the night's calm.

The outlook for the week suggests a run of mostly clear skies, particularly at night, and continued cool temperatures. Monday will start with sunshine and a high near 31, accompanied by gentle currents of wind. As the week advances, temperatures will steadily climb, aiming to reach near 38 by Wednesday, with the mercury to potentially peak around 42 degrees come Thursday.

With a week mostly devoid of precipitation, those dreading the snow might sigh in relief, though a slight chance of snowfall looms on the horizon come Friday. As the National Weather Service indicates, Friday a slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39, the prospect of a weekend sprinkle remains. The nighttime temperatures will follow the trend of cold evenings, yet there's a nod to variability with a slight chance of snow once again as the week rolls to a close.