The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued its forecast for the coming week, indicating a mix of cloudy skies and sun with intermittent chances for showers and thunderstorms, particularly in the afternoons, as temperatures gradually rise towards the high eighties by the end of the week.
According to National Weather Service, Salt Lake City residents can expect the weather to remain mostly cloudy today with a high near 77 degrees Fahrenheit and calm winds shifting northwest, following with a mostly cloudy evening and a low around 56 degrees; residents looking forward to the latter part of the Memorial Day weekend should prepare for a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms on Sunday afternoon despite the sunny start, the forecast suggests a pattern of sunny days and partly cloudy nights until the next expected chance of rain on Tuesday afternoon.
Memorial Day itself is projected to be sunny, offering a high near 83 degrees, reflecting a typical late spring day in the region; however, by midweek, slight chances of showers and thunderstorms sneak back into the forecast after noon on Wednesday, the service maintains an optimistic outlook though with mostly sunny days expected to continue, and highs creeping up to 87 by Thursday.
The variable winds throughout the week seem to offer little relief from the fluctuating chances of precipitation, with east southeast winds around 6 mph on Memorial Day before becoming west in the afternoon, but becoming south southeast in the evening, the weather service reported a potential break in the sporadic rain as the city nears the weekend, though a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms lingers for Friday, culminating in sunny highs anticipated to remain near 87 degrees, providing a semblance of consistency for those planning outdoor activities for the end of the week.
