Residents in Salt Lake City should be prepared for a mixed bag of weather conditions today, with the National Weather Service forecasting a chance of showers and possible thunderstorms in the afternoon. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures are expected to reach a high near 69 degrees with light winds shifting west-northwest.
While the morning may see some rainfall, the likelihood decreases after noon with only a 40% chance of precipitation. The NWS has also reported that humidity sits at 54%, with a dew point of 37°F. Tonight, the forecast indicates mostly cloudy skies, maintaining a low around 50, with the wind changing direction from north northwest to east post-midnight.
Looking ahead to the weekend, Friday promises to be mostly cloudy with temperatures climbing to a warmer 76 degrees. The wind is set to switch it up again, starting east at 7 to 10 mph and shifting to south-southwest in the afternoon. Those planning to enjoy their Saturday under the sun will be in luck as the NWS predicts mostly sunny skies with high temperatures persisting near 76.
However, for those making outdoor plans, Sunday might offer a different tune with the weather service forecasting "a slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon," as reported by the National Weather Service. The continuing variability rolls into the start of the workweek, with Monday likely to see more showers and a high around 60 degrees. Conditions are expected to clear slightly by Tuesday with a return to mostly sunny skies and high temperatures hovering near 68.
