The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has provided an update on local weather conditions, signaling a shift from the morning's hazy skies to potential showers and thunderstorms by the afternoon. According to the National Weather Service, the temperature sits at a moderate 63°F, with a humidity level of 42%. The wind stirs gently from the east at a speed of 4 MPH, while visibility extends up to 6 miles despite the early haze. The barometer reads a steady 30.02 in.
Residents can expect a "slight chance of showers before noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm," as stated by the National Weather Service. With the chance of precipitation pegged at 20%, a mostly sunny day with a high near 81 is anticipated today. Winds are forecasted to be calm, turning northwest at 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Tonight, the skies will largely clear up, and temperatures are expected to dip to a low around 58.
As for the weekend outlook, the NWS predicts a sunny Saturday with mercury climbing to a warm 87 degrees, and light winds gaining strength from the northwest. Saturday night's conditions follow a similar clear trend, with temps taking a slight drop to around 62 degrees. The pattern of sunny days and mostly clear nights continues into early next week, with the NWS forecasting Monday to greet Salt Lake City with sun and a high nearing a sizzling 92 degrees. Monday night's forecast promises mostly clear skies, accompanied by mild lows around 65.
Moving into Tuesday, a scorcher is on the books as temperatures are expected to soar to near 95, before slipping into a partly cloudy Tuesday night with lows hovering around 67. Midweek's report foreshadows a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms on Wednesday but maintains a mostly sunny disposition with a high creeping close to 91. The clear to partly cloudy nightly theme persists, offering a slight reprieve with temperatures descending to about 62. As the week marches forth, Thursday is lining up to be another typical summer day in the valley, mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
