Salt Lake City residents can expect a burst of variable weather in the coming days, with sunny skies today giving way to snow showers and potential thunder by midweek, according to the National Weather Service. As we stand now, the temperature hits a mild 53 degrees Fahrenheit with humidity at 36% and wind speeds at an easy ESE 3 MPH; however, these conditions are just the calm before the storm.
The NWS's detailed forecast indicates that while today will be sunny with highs reaching 67 degrees, the breeze could pick up, gusting as strong as 50 mph, dropping tonight to a cooler 34 degrees, the calmness deceiving because what follows is an eclectic mix of sun, snow, and sporadic thunder. Tomorrow's forecast brings snow showers likely after noon, a 70% chance of precipitation, and little snow accumulation expected, but with gusty winds that may blow as strong as 31 mph and the possibility of thunder in the mix, those cleaning up from the weekend should keep their brooms at hand for a different sort of dusting, according to the National Weather Service.
As we proceed into the week, Wednesday will likely bring more snow showers and potential thunder with a 90% chance of precipitation, and accumulation projections of 1 to 3 inches of new snow, this after Tuesday night itself could see about an inch on the ground. For those longing for a respite from the winter's chill, the forecast does offer a glimmer, albeit fleeting; Thursday, we may see a high near 49 degrees, though snow showers could arrive again, a temperate prelude to a night partly clouded with temperatures dropping to 33.
By the end of the week, Friday's partly sunny offerings and a high of 54 seem nearly balmy in comparison to the preceding days, yet the night might usher in a slight chance of rain and snow showers, with some thunder also possible, and temperatures dipping into the high 30s, so while it's tempting to think of parking our umbrellas and unwinding under the clear sky, we may want to keep our rain gear close at hand instead. The weekend outlook follows the uncertain trend with likely rain and snow showers, and the possibility of thunder continuing through to Sunday, with the high on Saturday around 53 degrees and Sunday's high struggling to reach mid-40s; so while we might see the sun intermittent between the clouds the weather's whimsy leaves us guessing if it's truly done with the winter's last hurrah, or if we should brace ourselves for more capricious bouts of snow and rain.
