Residents in Salt Lake City can expect a range of weather conditions in the coming week, with clear skies today before a chance of rain sets in over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. With the temperature sitting at a cool 39°F this morning and humidity at 80%, the city is experiencing a pleasant start to the day. Those stepping outside will be greeted by light winds from the west-southwest and clear visibility, extending up to 10 miles. For those with plans outdoors, the NWS forecasts a sunny day with a comfortable high near 65, and only a light breeze that will settle into a south-southeast current at around 5 mph.
As the evening approaches, denizens of Salt Lake City will notice little change with conditions remaining mostly clear and temperatures dropping to a mild low around 49, with light winds taking a southeastern shift at 10 to 15 mph. Looking ahead to the weekend, the forecast suggests variability in the sky's temperature, partially obscured on Saturday with highs in the upper 60s and south winds blowing at 10 to 17 mph. The weather's mood is set to turn overnight with a 30% chance of rain catching some possibly unawares, as the winds shift northwest after midnight.
The NWS cautions that Sunday brings a greater chance of rainfall, pegging the probability at 40%. The skies will be mostly cloudy with a peak temperature near 57, while winds navigate a path from northwest to west-southwest throughout the afternoon. Sunday night's forecast complicates further, introducing a chance of rainfall before 3 am, followed by possible showers and thunderstorms after this hour. The city's residents should prepare for a 50% chance of precipitation continuing into the sleepy hours, with lows around 41 degrees.
Looking to the beginning of the workweek, Monday's weather seems reluctant to settle, heralding a slight chance of rain mixed with snow in the early morning before gradually dissipating. The sun is expected to make a partial appearance, pushing the mercury to a high near 52. By nightfall, the skies will be partly cleared, the thermometer reading a low of around 37. The NWS assures sunnier days will follow; Tuesday's and Wednesday's skies are forecasted to be bright and clear with highs ascending into the mid-'50s to lower '60s and night-time lows comfortably residing in the low '40s.
