Salt Lake City residents may want to keep their umbrellas close by as the National Weather Service forecasts a sprinkling of rain over the coming week. While the city woke up to a clear sky and a pleasant 70°F this morning, things are expected to change after noon. "A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon," the National Weather Service reported on its website, hinting at a mostly sunny day with potential pops of precipitation and a high near 88 degrees. For those looking to enjoy the late summer weather, it would be wise to plan any outdoor activities for the morning hours.
The evening continues to hold a 20 percent chance of rain with partial cloudiness and a low around 64. The light breeze will likely shift and come to lightly brush faces in a west-northwest direction. As we progress into the weekend, Saturday particularly will see the chance of showers and thunderstorms increase, set boldly to stand at 50 percent, mainly after 9 am. The day is forecast to be warmer than usual for this time of year, with temperatures reaching a high near 83 degrees according to the National Weather Service.
Looking toward Sunday, the pattern of sporadic showers seems set to continue. The NWS suggests a slight chance of showers alongside possible thunderstorms after 9 am. However, much of the day should remain mostly sunny with the mercury poised to rise to a high of around 86 degrees. "Chance of precipitation is 20%," indicates the forecast for both Sunday and Sunday night, which also predicts partly cloudy skies and a low around 63 degrees as the evening rolls in.
As the new work week approaches, Monday is currently expected to greet Salt Lake City residents with abundant sunshine and temperatures peaking near 87 degrees. However, the rest of the week appears to potentially turn again to more unsettled conditions, with the NWS predicting a slight chance of showers and storms for both Monday night and Tuesday. Temperatures during the days will likely hover in the mid-80s, while nighttime lows are forecast to be consistent, sinking into the low 60s. "A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms," states the NWS, marking the atmosphere of uncertainty that seems to be hovering over the coming days.
