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Salt Lake City Braces for Weather Whiplash: Sunny Highs to Rain and Snow Mix Forecasted

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Published on March 02, 2025
Salt Lake City Braces for Weather Whiplash: Sunny Highs to Rain and Snow Mix ForecastedSource: The Erica Chang, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City is predicting a mixed bag of precipitation for the coming days, with temperatures swinging from the mid-60s today to the likelihood of rain and snow later in the week. According to the National Weather Service, the skies are clear with a temperature of 34°F, a relative humidity at 80% and a calm wind from the north at 0 MPH. The barometer reads 29.84 in (1010.5 mb), while visibility sits at a comfortable 10 miles.

Residents can expect the weather to gradually change starting this afternoon as clouds are set to increase, with temperatures potentially peaking at around 66°F. Winds are anticipated to remain light, shifting from the south and picking up slightly to between 6 to 11 mph. However, this calm pattern is forecast to change tonight as rain is expected after 11 pm, potentially mixing with snow after 2 am, despite little to no accumulation expected. The nighttime temperature is projected to drop to around 36°F with a 40% chance of precipitation.

Monday brings an 80% chance of snow before 11 am, changing into a mix of rain and snow until 2 pm, after which rain alone is forecasted. Highs are expected to reach near 46°F with winds shifting from the south southeast to the northwest in the afternoon. The trend of rain and probable snowfall sustains into Tuesday, with similar highs and a 50% chance of precipitation during the day, clearing up somewhat by night.

The outlook for Wednesday indicates a 40 percent chance of rain commencing in the late morning, persisting through a cloudy day with highs nearing 51°F. As Thursday rolls around, residents should prepare to experience rain, with a possibility of mixed snow and highs close to 45°F. As the week progresses, these patterns seem to stubbornly cling, with chances of rain and snow forecast for Friday as well, though the sky might clear slightly to partly sunny conditions. Temperatures are likely to oscillate, with highs approximately 45°F and nighttime lows around 28°F. For those looking forward to more stable conditions, Saturday promises sunshine with highs expected near 51°F.