As the weekend rolls in, Salt Lake City basks in clear skies and temps teasing the higher 80s. According to the National Weather Service, residents can anticipate a sunny Saturday with a high hovering around 88 degrees, and a hint of a breeze from the southeast. But don't pack away those umbrellas just yet. With the night, there’s a forecasted 20 percent chance of showers post the stroke of midnight.
Sunday promises a mix of sun and potential storm clouds, with a 30 percent likelihood of showers and thunderstorms blowing in after noon. The wind, a capricious guest, is set to carry strong gusts, peaking at a blustery 37 mph – a kite's dream but a brittle branch's bane. As the NWS details, these breezy conditions are slated to persist into Monday, coupled with sunny skies before likely taking a wetter turn come Tuesday.
Turning an ear to the week ahead, Salt Lake City should brace for a more turbulent batch of weather. "A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon," describes Tuesday's outlook, a likely precursor to "showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm" come nightfall, as indicated by the National Weather Service. With a 50% chance of precipitation, it’s a smart bet to have that rain gear at ready reach.
Midweek does not stray from this narrative, swinging between chances of showers and possible thunderstorms, and mostly cloudy conditions. The temperatures, taking a slight dip, linger around the upper 50s. The less certain possibility of showers and thunderstorms trails into Thursday, yet Friday is looking to redeem the week with a mostly sunny disposition and temps graciously climbing back to a comfortable 71 degrees.
