Salt Lake City residents can expect a mix of clouds, showers, and occasional thunderstorms punctuating their week, according to the latest weather forecasts from the National Weather Service. With humidity holding steady at 85% and temperatures oscillating between the high 40s and low 70s, it's a time to keep an umbrella close and a jacket closer.
There's a 20 percent chance of rain that should have subsided by this morning. The sun will make a partial appearance today, with a high flirting with 70 degrees. However, don't be deceived by the temporary brightness; the chance of showers increases significantly as night falls. By early Wednesday morning, the probability of precipitation jumps to 60%, and it's not looking much drier for the rest of the day, as reported by the National Weather Service.
Wednesday promises a consistent display of wet weather; not only showers but a possible thunderstorm with an 80% chance of getting drenched if you find yourself outside. The temperature will likely hover around the low 50s. Come evening, the likelihood of raindrops slightly decreases but remains in the forecast, so any plans should proceed with caution and perhaps a sturdy pair of boots.
Thursday's forecast remains somber with a 50 percent chance of rain and persistent cloud cover. By nightfall, the showers might taper off, setting up for a brighter Friday. Residents can look forward to a "mostly sunny" day, says the National Weather Service, with a comfortable high of 58 degrees to kick off the weekend. As for the weekend, skies clear up even more, presenting ideal conditions for any outdoor activities on the docket with sunny highs slowly climbing back to a more autumnal warmth.
But don't stow away your rain gear quite yet. There is an underlying current of unpredictability in Salt Lake's atmospheric disposition that could alter these patterns with slight chances of showers sneaking into the otherwise clear weekend nights. The start of the next week heralds a return to a more unsettled pattern, with chances of showers and a partly sunny Monday capping off the high at a modest 58 degrees. In essence, the lesson of the week seems to be prepared for anything and everything the sky decides to throw your way.
