Salt Lake City residents can anticipate a moist holiday week, according to the latest updates from the National Weather Service. With an overcast sky and the current temp hovering at 50°F, it's a typical chilly December day in the city. The humidity stands at 53%, while southeast winds blow gently at 9 MPH. The NWS forecasts a 50 percent chance of rain later today, mainly after 8 am, with a cloudy sky and high around 58 degrees.
Tonight, residents should expect a slight chance of rain before 11 pm and then after 2 am, with the cloud cover keeping temperatures relatively warm at a low of around 48 degrees, and a south wind blowing at a rate of 9 to 13 mph. Mistakenly dressing for a colder night, one might find themselves over-prepared for the 20% chance of precipitation that's predicted.
The National Weather Service report indicates that Monday could bring a 20 percent chance of rain, with mostly cloudy conditions and a high near 60. The gentle south wind will continue at around 8 mph. As the night falls, the mostly cloudy theme persists, and the temperatures are expected to dip only slightly, hitting a low of around 48 degrees.
Looking forward to Tuesday, no clear skies are expected. A high near 61 degrees is forecasted, with a consistent south southeast wind blowing at a rate of 7 to 9 mph. In an attempt to bring some light to the gray skies, the city lights might barely penetrate the cloudiness that's set to last through the night, with lows hovering around 47.
Wednesday's weather is slated to include a 40 percent chance of rain from 11 am onwards. The day will witness mostly cloudy skies with a high again around 59 degrees. Come evening, showers and potentially a thunderstorm are likely before 11 pm, with continued chances of rain afterward. Temperatures barely take a turn, settling at a low near 45 degrees.
As the week progresses, Christmas Day carries the possibility of rain, alongside mostly cloudy conditions and a high of approximately 57 degrees. The likelihood of rain increases for Thursday night, and by Friday, consistent showers are expected, with highs dropping slightly to near 53.
Rounding out the week, Friday night will see rain likely continue, as the temp falls to a low near 38, setting the stage for a chillier weekend. Saturday comes with a mix of rain and snow potential, with partly sunny conditions providing some respite and a high near 50 degrees.
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