As the sun bears down on Salt Lake City, the National Weather Service reports a clear and temperate morning, with temperatures pegged at 70°F. According to the National Weather Service, the city is gearing up for a sunny day, with a high near 96 degrees. With humidity sitting at a comfortable 32% and winds hailing from the southeast at a gentle 8 MPH, residents should brace for a steady increase in temperature throughout the day.
Further details predict a shift in the wind to north northwest, ranging between 5-8 mph in the afternoon, possibly offering a slight reprieve from the warmth. Tonight, the skies are expected to remain mostly clear, with a low hovering around 70 degrees. The calm after midnight seems to be guarding the city's tranquility, as the wind settles down.
Looking ahead at the week's forecast, the NWS has outlined a consistent pattern of sunny days with temperatures climbing near the century mark. Monday promises more sunshine, with a high pushing towards 98 degrees, and the evening slightly cooler, expected to dip to a low of about 71 degrees. Not much change is scheduled for Tuesday, with a high of 99 degrees and a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9 PM, a respite mentioned with cautious optimism.
Temperatures will take a subtle downturn midweek, on Wednesday, as the sun continues to reign over the valley, anticipating a high near 94 degrees. Evenings are forecast to mirror the preceding nights, with a mostly clear sky and a low around 68 degrees. Predominantly sunny, Salt Lake City is set to enjoy a continuity of warmth, with the mercury tipping once again come the weekend. The NWS report confirms with a confident regularity, an expected high of nearly 98 degrees by Saturday.
