The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has updated its local forecast, indicating a relatively clear sky with a present temperature of 66°F, as of their last update at 6:35 AM MDT. The region is bracing for an upcoming change in weather, with a 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms expected later this afternoon. According to the National Weather Service, residents can anticipate sunny conditions with winds southeast at 6 to 11 mph, shifting south southwest as the day progresses.
The evening forecast anticipates a minor shift, becoming mostly cloudy with temperatures expected to drop to around 60 degrees. The winds, although currently moving south-southwest at 5 to 7 mph, are predicted to become light and variable after midnight. While the possibility of rain is low, it cannot be wholly dismissed. Notably, the pattern will continue into the weekend, with the NWS stating that on Friday, there's a 20 percent chance for showers and thunderstorms to develop after noon.
Looking further ahead, Salt Lake City's residents can look forward to mostly sunny skies with intermittent chances of rain. High temperatures are expected to hover around the low 80s during the day, dipping into the mid-50s to low 60s during the nights. Winds are forecast to remain calm, turning southwest around 6 mph on Friday afternoon. The forecast for Saturday also indicates a 20 percent chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms, yet mostly sunny skies are predicted with a high near 77 degrees.
The extended outlook from Sunday through next Wednesday promises more sun, with highs consistently in the low 80s and lows around the 50s to 60s come evening. While the pattern suggests clear days ahead, the NWS reminds us to moderately prepare for those sporadic possibilities of rain. Just to rarely let down our guards, as on Monday night there's a slight prediction of being partly cloudy with a low around 56 degrees.
