As Salt Lake City heats up this week, the National Weather Service advises residents to prepare for a spike in temperature, especially on Juneteenth, with highs expected to crest past the century mark. The detailed forecast indicates today's mostly sunny skies will peak at a high near 93 degrees, with light winds transitioning from northwest in the morning to calm conditions by midnight, according to the National Weather Service.
Tonight, the city will see some cloud cover, and temperatures are predicted to dip to a comfortable 65 degrees. However, this brief respite will be followed by several days of escalating heat. Tuesday's forecast promises abundant sunshine and a high near 87, while Wednesday's conditions are forecasted to mirror today's, with the high climbing back up to the low 90s. Northwest winds are expected to stay gentle, at 5 to 9 mph, calming after sunset each night.
The warmth continues to swell as the week progresses, with meteorologists anticipating Salt Lake's hottest day on record for this year to arrive on Juneteenth. The NWS projects a scorching 102 degrees, urging the community to stay hydrated and utilize cooling centers if needed. "Sunny and hot" encapsulates the day's weather, marking a significant uptick in temperatures from the recent averages.
Residents looking for relief from the heat might find some comfort in the evening forecasts. Thursday and Friday nights are predicted to offer a modest cooldown with clear skies and lows hovering around the upper 60s to 70 degrees. Following the heatwave, the weekend's weather seems to promise a more dramatic reprieve. Saturday night's mostly clear skies accompany a more noticeable drop, with a low around 54, reports the National Weather Service, with Sunday finally breaking the pattern, offering a sunny day with a far more temperate high near 73 degrees.
