The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City is bracing residents for a mixed bag of precipitation over the coming days, with overcast skies currently setting the scene at 55 degrees. As families gather to celebrate the holidays, they're being greeted by showers and potential thunderstorms on this Christmas morning, according to the National Weather Service. The chance of rain persists tonight with a 40 percent chance, and temperatures are expected to dip to a low around 45.
Friday is shaping up to not only rain on any potential parades but also possibly thunder them out, with a 90 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms forecasted. The NWS advises that the rainfall will mainly occur between the hours of 11 am and 2 pm, with showers and possible thunderstorms to follow. A vigilant watch on the weather seems prudent, as the south wind will continue to swiftly move at speeds of 10 to 14 mph.
As we head into Friday night, the area won't be given much respite from the erratic weather. Showers and potential thunderstorms are expected before 2 am, transitioning to rain afterwards. The temperature will take a slight dip, with the low hovering around 36 degrees. Moving into the weekend, Saturday brings with it a further chance of rain and snow, plunging the high near an even colder 43 degrees.
While the prospect of snow before 11 pm on Saturday could slightly disrupt holiday plans, accumulation is predicted to be less than an inch. NWS forecasts a chilly low around 21 degrees, and conditions are to finally begin clearing up by Sunday with a forecasted sunny high near 35 degrees. The shift in weather appears modest, yet significant enough to ease the minds of those dreaming of a calmer post-holiday week.
Looking forward to next week, the weather trend continues to improve with mostly sunny skies and a steady climb in temperature from Monday's high around 38 degrees to Wednesday's high nearing 47. These clearer skies could indeed be the backdrop for some end-of-year reflections, or merely a serene stage for the usual hustle and bustle of city life to resume.
