The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has extended a wind advisory for the northeastern Salt Lake Valley, including the cities of Salt Lake City, West Jordan, and Sandy. The advisory, which warns of northeast winds ranging between 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph, is in effect until 6 AM MST Wednesday. The advisory foresees gusty winds that could make driving conditions difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles, according to the National Weather Service.
The agency also notes that these strong winds have the potential to blow around unsecured objects and may lead to power outages. The NWS urges residents to "use extra caution" when driving under these conditions. Detailed forecasts predict a mostly sunny day today with a high near 38 degrees, and breezy conditions with north winds around 24 mph, based on information provided from their official website. The wind chill factor, however, could make temperatures feel as low as 26 degrees.
Tonight, skies are expected to remain mostly clear with a plummeting low of around 19 degrees. Wind chill values are forecasted to be as low as 3 degrees, with blustery conditions as northeast winds at 24 mph are expected to continue, potentially gusting up to 37 mph. Moving into Wednesday and the latter part of the week, a continuity of mostly sunny conditions persists, with slight variations in temperature hovering around the mid-thirties.
As the weekend approaches, there's a slight chance of a shift in the weather pattern. Friday night introduces a slight chance of snow after 11 PM, which persists intermittently through the weekend. The NWS also details a chance of snow on Saturday and a slight chance once again on Sunday, while temperatures continue to remain in the mid-thirties. Gusty winds will surely blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result, warns the wind advisory message from the NWS. As the conditions evolve throughout the week, the NWS and other local officials will likely continue to monitor and provide updates as needed.
