As the residents of Salt Lake City enjoy a clear sky today, the National Weather Service has reported a current temperature of 73°F and a pleasant humidity level of 23%. Winds are coming from the south-southwest at 9 MPH, offering a light breeze as the barometer reads 30.18 in, indicating stable atmospheric pressure. Visibility stands high at 10 miles, while the dewpoint at 34°F suggests dry air is in place. These details were last updated at 7:15 AM MDT, according to the National Weather Service.
Looking ahead, according to the detailed forecast, there's more sun on the horizon, with temperatures expected to climb near 99°F by the afternoon. South southeast winds will persist, ranging from 9 to 14 mph. Tonight should remain mostly clear with a mild low around 74°F, while the wind shifts from a south-southwest direction to east southeast in the evening, providing a comfortable cool down after the day's heat.
For midweek, Salt Lakers should brace for "sunny and hot" conditions, as Wednesday's high is anticipated to tip the scales at about 100°F. As reported by the National Weather Service, the southeast wind, blowing between 11 to 13 mph, will swing south southwest later in the day. Wednesday night, partly cloudy skies will hang above, as the thermometer dips to a cooler low of approximately 67°F while a southwest wind slows down, switching to the north after midnight.
The latter half of the week seems to maintain the sunny disposition sans cloud cover. Thursday's forecast indicates a high near 91°F with winds continuing their dance from east southeast to west northwest in the morning. As people lie down to rest, clear skies will accompany a low of around 65°F. Friday and Saturday are set for an encore of sunshine and warmth, maintaining the high temperatures within the lower 90s and climbing to near 96°F by the weekend start, while nighttime conditions stay mostly clear with lows in the mid to upper 60s.
Completing the weekend outlook, a near-repeat performance of the previous days is expected. Sunday's forecast promises a high near 98°F under uninterrupted sunshine, transitioning into a mostly clear night with a low of around 70°F. Those looking ahead to Monday can anticipate temperatures to soar again, reaching "sunny and hot" levels, with a high near the century mark.
