Residents in Salt Lake City awoke to light snow and mist this morning, with the National Weather Service (NWS) reporting temperatures sitting at a chilly 32°F and visibility reduced to four miles. Humidity reached 95%, while the wind stayed still, and the barometer was measured at 29.83 in (1010.16 mb). An update from the NWS at 6:25 AM MST provided a detailed forecast for the days ahead.
Today's light snow is expected to continue mainly before 8 AM with a cloudy day ahead and a high near 41°F. "Snow likely, mainly before 8 am. Cloudy, with a high near 41. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible," as reported by the National Weather Service. Commuters faced winter driving conditions during the morning rush, with under a half-inch of additional snow accumulation possible.
As nighttime approaches, the skies are forecasted to clear gradually with temperatures dipping to a low around 27°F. The calm conditions of the evening are set to give way to a sunny Saturday with a high near 46°F and light variable winds expected to persist through the weekend into Monday.
Looking ahead, the NWS predicts a chance of rain on Tuesday starting after 11 AM, with mixed weather conditions including potential snowfall on Thursday. "A chance of rain after 11 AM. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56," the forecast reads about next Tuesday, with Wednesday and Thursday anticipating both rain and snow chances. Salt Lake City and Utah Valley residents should prepare for varied spring weather conditions as temperatures oscillate in the coming days.
Amidst the snowfall, a winter weather advisory was in effect until 8 AM MST this morning affecting the eastern benches of Salt Lake Valley and Utah Valley, with areas including Sandy, Payson, West Jordan, Lehi, Provo, and Salt Lake City affected. The advisory warned of an additional 1 to 3 inches of snow accumulation, prompting the NWS to caution, "Slow down and use caution while traveling." Travelers were advised to check road conditions through the Utah Department of Transportation's website for up-to-date information on hazardous conditions.
