Residents of Salt Lake City are reaching for their umbrellas and snow boots as a peculiar spring storm brings a mix of rain, snow showers, and, curiously enough, the occasional rumble of thunder. According to the National Weather Service, today's weather will see rain showers turning into snow showers with a 90% chance of precipitation, and little snow accumulation is expected. As the city wakes up to a cool 55 degrees Fahrenheit, the humidity lingers at 56%, painting a dreary atmospheric canvas for the day.
Following the morning's showers, the forecast indicates a high near 53 degrees with west northwest winds humming softly at 5 to 10 mph, and while the rain might pause to gather its breath, it won't back down completely, it instead might mix with snow showers as the day progresses, this meteorological duality is not out of the ordinary for Utah's capitulating spring climate. Tonight's forecast appears no less unpredictable, with a 70% chance of rainfall before midnight followed again by rain and snow showers. The temperature is expected to drop to around 32 degrees as the northwest wind calms to a whisper after midnight.
Moving into Friday, Salt Lake City won't shake the snow showers that are likely before noon, followed by a possibility of rain and snow later in the day, the skies parting slightly to allow some sunshine through the mostly cloudy presence. The high for Friday is expected to hover around 50 degrees, while the night promises clearer skies with a drop to 33 degrees, the northeast wind reminding us that it's still playing a part at 10 to 20 mph.
Fortunately for those weary of the cold, the weekend outlook suggests a reprieve, Saturday will greet the city with brilliant sunshine and a comfortable high near 57 degrees, and despite a partly cloudy night, Sunday's temperature promises to climb even higher to a pleasant 66 degrees, though the forecast brings back a chance of showers come Sunday night into Monday, reinforcing the city's reputation for unpredictable spring weather patterns. The rest of the week holds onto the possibility of showers, but temperatures are expected to warm steadily, reaching a high near 73 by Wednesday.
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