Salt Lake City is looking at a mix of cloudy skies and the occasional sunshine this week, according to the latest weather forecasts. The National Weather Service predicts that the city will experience a calm wind shifting from south southeast at just about 5 mph later today, with a high approaching a modest 46 degrees. As the evening rolls in, the clouds will take a firmer hold, capping nighttime temperatures at about 34 degrees with an easy east wind calming down to a stillness.
Residents can anticipate the start of the work week with mostly sunny skies and a comfortable high of 49 degrees. The quiet pattern lingers into Monday night, when temperatures are expected to dip to around 35 degrees under partly cloudy conditions. By Tuesday, however, the chances of rain sneak onto the scene, sitting at just 20 percent post 11 a.m., which suggests you might want to have your umbrella on hand just in case. "Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50," reports the National Weather Service, indicating the potential for a more covered sky as Tuesday unwinds.
As mid-week approaches, it seems the city could see a bit more action with a 40 percent chance of rain and highs reaching a slightly higher 55 degrees on Wednesday. Despite this, Wednesday night maintains a semblance of consistency from previous days, harboring a chance of rain while numbers on the thermometer hover around the low 40s. Thursday continues along the same vein, with chances of rain mainly before 11 a.m., and then a shift towards partly sunny skies and highs near 53 degrees. The odds of precipitation are slight on Thursday night, followed by a mostly clear transition into Friday.
For the weekend, the NWS signals a welcome sunny disposition with a high warming up to 55 on Saturday. It's a small but perceptible climb, indicating perhaps a gentle nudge toward a dry and comfortable weekend outing. Although nighttime temperatures on both Friday and Saturday are predicted to fall to the mid-30s, the days promise a mostly sunny disposition for those planning to utilize the daylight hours.
