Residents in Salt Lake City should keep their snow gear handy as the city faces a series of snow showers throughout the week. The National Weather Service predicts snow showers mainly before 3 pm today, with less than an inch of accumulation expected. The high is anticipated to hover near 45 degrees, with a mild West wind of 5 to 8 mph. The chance of precipitation holding steady at 80% gives enough reason for locals to bring out their umbrellas and boot liners.
As night descends, the likelihood of snow showers drops to 30 percent, mainly before 9 pm. With the clouds parting, temperatures will feel a chill around 28 degrees. "Little or no snow accumulation expected," as the National Weather Service reported, providing a small respite for those tiring of the relentless winter embrace. The winds, north-northwest at about 6 mph, will calm by evening, making way for a partly cloudy Wednesday night and a low around 30 degrees.
Looking ahead, Wednesday presents a 30 percent chance of snow showers, again mainly after noon. With a predicted high near 48 degrees under partly sunny skies, another day of minimal snow accumulation lies ahead. The remainder of the week follows a similar pattern, with Thursday seeing a slight chance of snow showers before noon, then mixed precipitation later in the day. By Friday, the chance of rain and snow showers continues, amid a high near 53 and decreasing chances of rainfall.
Focusing on the weekend, Salt Lake City residents can anticipate a welcome shift in the weather. Sunny conditions with a steady climb in temperatures are forecasted. Starting Saturday, a high near 57 promises a brighter disposition for weekend activities, followed by a continued increase to a high near 62 on Sunday. "Mostly clear," as the NWS states for Sunday night, with a low around 39, leading into a splendid Monday expected to gift a sunny day and a high soaring to 67 degrees.
