Residents of Salt Lake City, UT, can expect to see overcast skies and a high near 46 degrees today, with the clouds gradually making way for more sun, as reported by the National Weather Service. A morning rain is likely before 11 am, carrying a 70 percent chance of precipitation, while winds remain light and variable, later turning west northwest at 5 to 7 mph. According to the National Weather Service, the humidity stands at a sticky 76 percent this morning, with the dewpoint lingering at 38 degrees Fahrenheit.
Tonight, folks can expect to only see a 20 percent chance of rain before the evening hits 8 pm, so don't put your umbrellas away too soon. The skies will become partly cloudy, and temperatures are set to drop to a low of around 28 degrees. Winds are expected to calm down as well, making it a chilly though bearable Saturday night. The NWS predicts a mostly sunny Sunday, with highs creeping back up near 45 degrees and a calm wind picking up to about 5 mph from the south in the afternoon.
As we head into the beginning of the week, the forecast details partly sunny conditions for Monday and increasing cloud coverage at night, with lows consistently around the mid-30s. But don't get used to the dry weather; NWS foresees a 20 percent chance of rain rearing its head again come Tuesday afternoon. From midweek onwards, Salt Lake City is in for a series of cloudy days accompanied by increasing chances of rain, peaking with highs near the mid-50s.
So while you're out there layering up or stripping down, keep in mind to now and then check in with your weather apps or local news broadcasts. Just be aware that to may unexpectedly have to dodge raindrops or bask in unexpected sunlight, as the week's weather seems to be as unpredictable as ever. The NWS detailed forecast is a handy tool for those wanting to stay one step ahead of Mother Nature's whimsy, just don't get too comfortable, as the forecast hints at chilly nights and potential rain almost every other day.
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